Corporate & Securities Associate (4-7 yrs) - Los Angeles

Corporate & Securities Associate

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, is seeking a mid- to senior-level Corporate & Securities Associate (4th-7th year) to join its Corporate Practice. This opportunity is available in multiple office locations across the firm's national platform.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with significant capital markets and securities experience who is looking to work on sophisticated public and private financing transactions while advising emerging growth companies, public corporations, financial institutions and other market participants.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of capital markets and securities transactions
• Represent issuers, underwriters, investors and other market participants in:
  • Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
  • Secondary offerings
  • Private placements
  • Debt offerings
  • Bond issuances
  • Securitization transactions
• Assist clients with securities law compliance and public company reporting obligations
• Draft and negotiate offering documents and transaction agreements
• Conduct due diligence and manage transaction workstreams
• Coordinate with specialists across tax, finance, regulatory and other practice areas
• Work directly with clients on strategic capital-raising initiatives and corporate transactions
• Manage multiple sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction where the candidate intends to practice
• Approximately 4-7 years of corporate and securities experience
• Significant experience handling:
  • Capital markets transactions
  • IPOs
  • Public securities offerings
  • Private placements
  • Debt and structured finance transactions
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills
• Outstanding written and oral communication abilities
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively while independently managing sophisticated transactions

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to work on sophisticated securities and capital markets matters for a diverse client base ranging from emerging companies to multinational public corporations. Attorneys benefit from:

• Exposure to high-profile capital markets transactions
• Significant client interaction and responsibility
• Opportunities to work across multiple industries and markets
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Access to a broad national corporate platform

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $275,000 - $355,000 annually
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses, including:
  • Productivity-based incentives
  • Business development bonuses
  • Merit-based awards

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Profit-sharing opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible wellness and reimbursement programs
• Retirement savings benefits
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Additional firm-sponsored benefits and employee resources

Locations

• Multiple U.S. office locations available

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse, collaborative and inclusive workplace and seeks attorneys who are interested in building sophisticated corporate and securities practices within a nationally recognized platform.