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Capital Markets (Securities) Associate Attorney

$260k - $420k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Locations: Santa Monica, Downtown Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco

Direct Counsel is seeking a Capital Markets Associate Attorney to join a leading national corporate law firm with an internationally recognized Capital Markets & Public Securities practice. This role is ideal for associates with strong experience in public securities offerings and public company representation, particularly within the technology, life sciences, and consumer/retail sectors.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have experience representing issuers and/or underwriters in a broad range of capital markets transactions, including:

  • IPOs , follow-on offerings, and other public equity or equity-linked offerings

  • Public company advisory work covering corporate governance , SEC reporting , and exchange compliance

  • Managing client relationships and handling day-to-day workflows for companies with sophisticated and fast-paced needs

Candidates should have prior experience in the capital markets group of an Am Law 100 or international law firm and demonstrate strong academic achievement from an accredited, nationally recognized law school.

Responsibilities
  • Represent issuers and underwriters in IPOs and public securities offerings

  • Advise public companies on corporate governance, SEC filings, and ongoing compliance obligations

  • Prepare and review registration statements, periodic reports, proxy statements, and other SEC disclosure documents

  • Support corporate governance matters, including board and committee work

  • Manage multiple client matters and coordinate workflows efficiently

  • Work closely with partners and clients on complex transactional and regulatory issues

Qualifications
  • JD from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic performance

  • 3–7 years of capital markets and public securities experience

  • Experience with offerings in the technology, life sciences, or consumer/retail industries strongly preferred

  • Background representing issuers and/or underwriters in public equity or equity-linked transactions

  • Experience advising public companies on SEC reporting and compliance

  • Strong drafting skills and ability to manage sophisticated client relationships

  • Prior experience at a national or international law firm

Compensation & Benefits
  • Expected Salary Range: $260,000 – $420,000 (based on location, experience, and skillset)

  • Bonus-eligible

  • Comprehensive benefits, including:

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

    • Health savings and flexible spending accounts

    • Pre-tax commuter benefits

    • Firm-paid life and disability coverage

    • Generous vacation and sick time

    • 10 paid holidays annually

    • Parental leave and fertility benefits

    • Backup childcare/adult care resources

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