Technology Capital Markets Associate Attorney - Mid/Level

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a  Technology Capital Markets Associate Attorney to join a leading law firm’s Technology practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience handling public company matters and registered equity offerings, including initial public offerings and follow-on offerings.

Responsibilities:

• Represent public companies and issuers in registered equity offerings, including initial public offerings and follow-on offerings.
• Advise clients throughout the offering process, from transaction structuring and preparation through execution and closing.
• Assist with the preparation, review, and negotiation of registration statements, offering documents, and related securities filings.
• Advise clients on public company matters and ongoing securities law requirements.
• Participate in the underwriting process and coordinate with underwriters, investment banks, accountants, and other transaction professionals.
• Handle offering-related matters involving comfort letters, legal opinions, and other components of registered offerings.
• Work collaboratively with partners, clients, and other members of the deal team while independently managing substantial components of transactions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis regarding securities laws and public company requirements.
• Manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced capital markets practice.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of law firm experience in capital markets and securities matters.
• Substantive experience representing public companies in registered equity offerings.
• Experience with IPOs and follow-on offerings.
• Familiarity with the underwriting process, comfort letters, legal opinions, and other aspects of registered offerings.
• Experience with public company work and securities law matters.
• Prior industry experience in life sciences or technology is not required .
• Outstanding academic credentials and comparable law firm experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team while independently managing significant components of transactions.
• Relevant bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.
• Deal sheet required.

Locations: San Francisco, CA; Silicon Valley, CA

Compensation: $260,000-$365,000 annually, plus potential bonus and comprehensive benefits. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, location, and other applicable factors.