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Capital Markets & Public Companies Associate Attorney Corporate

$310k - $390k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a  Corporate Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join a premier Capital Markets & Public Companies practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for attorneys interested in representing innovative technology and life sciences companies, investment banks, and public companies on sophisticated securities, governance, and capital markets matters.

Locations

This position is open to:

  • Silicon Valley, CA
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Boston, MA
  • Seattle, WA
  • New York, NY
  • Washington, D.C.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience advising public companies on securities law compliance and capital markets transactions, as well as a strong interest in working with high-growth technology and life sciences companies.

Responsibilities
  • Advise public companies on SEC reporting and compliance obligations
  • Counsel clients on corporate governance, disclosure requirements, and stock exchange compliance matters
  • Represent issuers and investment banks in capital markets transactions
  • Assist with IPOs, SPAC transactions, direct listings, follow-on offerings, and other securities offerings
  • Draft and review registration statements, periodic reports, proxy statements, and other securities filings
  • Support clients on public company governance, investor relations, and disclosure matters
  • Collaborate closely with management teams, boards of directors, underwriters, and in-house legal teams
Qualifications
  • 4–6 years of corporate transactional experience
  • Significant experience advising public companies and/or investment banks
  • Experience with:
    • SEC compliance and reporting
    • Corporate governance and disclosure matters
    • Stock exchange compliance
    • IPOs
    • SPAC transactions
    • Direct listings
    • Follow-on offerings and other capital markets transactions
  • Experience with or strong interest in technology and/or life sciences companies preferred
  • Superior academic credentials
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Must be admitted in the jurisdiction of the office location selected or eligible for admission
Compensation & Benefits
  • Base salary range: $310,000 – $390,000
  • Discretionary bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Opportunity to work with leading technology and life sciences companies at all stages of growth
  • Sophisticated capital markets and public company practice with significant client exposure

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.

Vacancy posted a month ago
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