Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Location: Houston, TX
Salary: $235,000–$365,000

Direct Counsel is seeking a Capital Markets Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm's Capital Markets practice in Houston. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-level associate with 3–5 years of experience representing underwriters, issuers, and placement agents in sophisticated securities offerings.

The successful candidate will advise clients across a broad range of capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings, follow-on public offerings, private placements, and other securities offerings, while working in a collaborative and sophisticated transactional environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent underwriters, issuers, and placement agents in a variety of securities offerings.

• Advise clients on initial public offerings, follow-on public offerings, private placements, and other capital markets transactions.

• Draft, review, and negotiate offering documents and related transaction agreements.

• Assist clients with securities law compliance and disclosure requirements.

• Conduct legal due diligence in connection with securities offerings.

• Coordinate with clients, investment banks, placement agents, auditors, and other transaction participants.

• Manage transaction workstreams from initial planning through closing.

• Advise public company clients on ongoing securities law and reporting matters, as appropriate.

• Support senior attorneys and clients on complex capital markets and securities matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• 3–5 years of experience practicing in capital markets and securities law.

• Experience representing underwriters, issuers, and/or placement agents in securities offerings.

• Experience with initial public offerings, follow-on public offerings, private placements, and other securities transactions.

• Experience drafting and negotiating offering documents and related transaction agreements.

• Familiarity with public company reporting and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 matters is a plus, but not required.

• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to exceptional client service.

• Active Texas Bar admission required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $235,000–$365,000 , depending on experience and qualifications.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.

• Paid family leave, sick time, and vacation.

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.

• College savings and education assistance programs.

• Transportation benefits.

• Backup childcare and pet insurance.

• Excess liability insurance.

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated securities offerings and capital markets transactions alongside experienced attorneys and sophisticated institutional clients.