Associate - Capital Markets (Mid-Level, Equity Capital Markets Focus)

New York, New York Job Description Associate – Capital Markets Pillsbury’s Corporate & Securities Business Unit is seeking a highly motivated mid-level associate with substantial capital markets and SEC/public company reporting and corporate governance experience to join our Capital Markets/Public Companies (CAPM) team. This position is expected to be based in our New York office; exceptional candidates in our Silicon Valley office will be considered. This role offers significant opportunities for hands‑on deal execution, client interaction, and professional growth within our Capital Markets practice, including with respect to debt, equity, and convertible debt/equity‑linked transactions. Position Overview Our Capital Markets team is seeking a mid‑level associate who can bridge the gap between junior associates and senior attorneys. This role is intended to strengthen mid‑level coverage and support efficient deal execution across the team. The ideal candidate will be able to step into active transactions and independently manage day‑to‑day execution with minimal supervision and demonstrate leadership potential. This associate will take ownership of deal workstreams, proactively drive transactions forward, and coordinate across internal and external stakeholders. This role will play an important part in maintaining continuity quality across active matters and supporting delivering high quality work product across active matters to support sustained deal flow within the practice, while collaborating closely with senior attorneys who provide strategic guidance and mentorship. Responsibilities Lead and manage day‑to‑day execution of capital markets transactions, including with respect to debt, equity, and convertible debt/equity‑linked transactions. Draft and review offering documents, including registration statements, prospectuses, underwriting agreements, and related filings. Coordinate due diligence processes and manage transaction timelines. Advise clients on securities law reporting, compliance, and disclosure requirements and SEC reporting and corporate governance matters. Take ownership of key deal workstreams and proactively drive transactions forward. Collaborate with partners, senior associates, and cross‑functional teams across offices. Communicate effectively with clients, underwriters, and opposing counsel. Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school. 3–5 years of relevant capital markets experience, ideally at an Am Law 100 firm. Repeat experience with public securities offerings, including with respect to debt, equity, and convertible debt/equity‑linked transactions. Strong working knowledge of U.S. securities laws, stock exchange matters, and regulatory frameworks. Hands‑on experience with debt, equity, and convertible debt/equity linked transactions. Experience representing both issuers and underwriters. Demonstrated ability to independently manage substantial components of transactions and run day‑to‑day execution. Excellent academic credentials and strong analytical, writing, and communication skills. Admission to the NewYork bar (or eligibility), or California bar for Silicon Valley candidates. Why Join Us Pillsbury’s Capital Markets/Public Companies (CAPM) team is recognized for its sophisticated transactional practice and collaborative, low‑ego culture where senior lawyers are accessible and invested in associate development. Associates in this role are given meaningful responsibility from day one, including direct ownership of key deal workstreams and regular client interaction. Our lean deal teams provide associates with significant exposure and responsibility, accelerating development and client‑facing experience. The team advises on a steady flow of sophisticated capital markets transactions, offering repeated exposure to complex equity and debt offerings. This role is well‑suited for associates seeking to deepen their capital markets and public company expertise and take on increasing responsibility and leadership opportunities as they progress toward senior roles. Our Corporate & Securities practice is consistently ranked among the top globally by Chambers, The Legal500U.S., and U.S. News – Best Lawyers. With a strong bi‑coastal platform and deep industry experience, we provide comprehensive legal support to clients across all stages of the business lifecycle. We set a high bar for client service and regularly ask clients how we can do better. Our responsiveness has placed us among the Top 25 Most Recommended Law Firms Among GCs for five years running in BTI’s benchmark survey of corporate counsel. NewYork Pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on skillset and experience, is $260,000–$365,000. Equal Opportunity Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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