Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Capital Markets Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; or Washington, DC .

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 3-8 years of capital markets experience to join a nationally recognized Corporate Finance & Capital Markets practice. The team represents issuers, underwriters, placement agents, private equity sponsors, private credit funds, and other market participants in sophisticated domestic and cross-border securities offerings and capital raising transactions.

Responsibilities

• Represent issuers, underwriters, and placement agents in public offerings, private placements, and other securities transactions.

• Advise clients on compliance with the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , including ongoing reporting obligations.

• Assist with domestic and cross-border capital markets transactions from due diligence through closing.

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

• Advise clients on corporate finance, securities law compliance, and capital raising strategies.

• Represent Business Development Companies (BDCs), investment funds, and other registered investment vehicles, as applicable.

• Manage key aspects of sophisticated transactions while collaborating with multidisciplinary legal teams.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in a U.S. state bar.

• 3-8 years of capital markets experience.

• Experience representing issuers, underwriters, and placement agents in public offerings, private placements, and other securities offerings.

• Strong knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 .

• Experience representing Business Development Companies (BDCs), 1940 Act funds, or ETFs is a plus.

• Experience managing significant components of transactions from due diligence through closing.

• Large law firm experience is preferred.

• Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $260,000+, commensurate with class year, experience, and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Annual bonus eligibility