Corporate Attorney

Our clients are seeking highly motivated Capital Markets Attorneys to join their growing corporate practice. This role focuses exclusively on U.S. and cross-border securities and capital markets transactions, representing issuers, underwriters, and placement agents in sophisticated public and private offerings. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, sound commercial judgment, and thrives in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment.

This is a compelling opportunity for an attorney from a top-tier law firm who is seeking meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and high-impact deal work—without the constraints of a traditional law firm model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise issuers, underwriters, and placement agents on a broad range of capital markets transactions, including:
• Initial public offerings (IPOs)
• Follow-on and registered direct offerings
• Shelf registrations
• SPAC transactions and de-SPACs
• PIPEs and private placements
• Draft, review, and negotiate registration statements, prospectuses, private placement memoranda, underwriting agreements, warrant agreements, subscription agreements, and related disclosure documentation.
• Prepare and manage SEC filings under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including Forms S-1, S-3, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements.
• Counsel public companies on:
• Ongoing SEC reporting and disclosure obligations
• Corporate governance matters
• Insider trading policies and compliance programs
• Stock exchange listing standards and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys and clients to manage transactions from inception through closing.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school; Ivy League or top-tier law school strongly preferred.
• Active membership in good standing with the New York or New Jersey Bar.
• 2+ years of capital markets and/or securities law experience at a top AmLaw firm or sophisticated in-house legal department.
• Deep working knowledge of:
• SEC regulations and disclosure requirements
• NYSE and Nasdaq listing standards
• Demonstrated experience handling public and private offerings, SEC filings, and complex disclosure matters.
• Strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $150,000 – $250,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.