Capital Markets Associate

Key Responsibilities Advise public company clients on SEC reporting obligations and ongoing compliance matters. Prepare, review, and file periodic reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K), proxy statements, Section 13 and Section 16 filings. Counsel boards of directors and senior management on corporate governance and Nasdaq/NYSE listing requirements. Support a broad range of capital markets transactions and securities offerings. Conduct legal research and draft sophisticated legal documents, including transaction documents and client memoranda. Manage complex transactions from inception through closing. Collaborate with attorneys and business professionals across multiple practice areas. Stay current on securities laws, SEC regulations, and market developments. Participate in professional development, firm initiatives, and pro bono activities. Compensation, Benefits & Work Environment Salary: $365,000 to $435,000 annually, based on experience and geographic location. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Hybrid work arrangement in New York or New Jersey. Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school. Admission to practice law in New York or New Jersey. Minimum of 5 years of capital markets experience. Experience advising large-cap and mid-cap public companies. Strong knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, SEC reporting and disclosure requirements, Nasdaq and NYSE listing standards and corporate governance requirements. Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm is strongly preferred. Experience advising public companies on securities law and governance matters. Strong communication and client relationship management abilities. Ability to manage sophisticated capital markets matters independently. Why This is a Great Opportunity This is an AmLaw 100 firm that offers the rare combination of global scale and an entrepreneurial culture without the rigidity that comes with many comparable firms. Lawyers work on sophisticated, high-impact matters across borders, while having real freedom to shape their practices and careers. Teams span offices and practices, and attorneys are encouraged to build industry depth, cross-border expertise, or a leadership path on a truly integrated platform. With a forward-looking mindset around innovation, impact, and long-term development, this is a place where ambitious lawyers don’t just practice law—they build lasting careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr