Securities & Capital Markets Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Securities & Capital Markets Attorney

Rochester, NY | Full‑Time | On‑Site | $139,000–$177,000 | 1,800 Billable Hours | Relocation Available (Alternate office option: Buffalo, NY)

Bryant Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a confidential New York law firm. The attorney will be employed directly by the client law firm.

A premier Western New York business law firm is seeking a Securities & Capital Markets Attorney with 4–8 years of experience to join its established corporate and securities practice. This role offers the opportunity to advise publicly traded companies, private businesses, issuers, and underwriters on sophisticated capital markets transactions and corporate governance matters.

You will work alongside experienced attorneys on high‑quality public and private offerings, SEC reporting, and corporate governance matters — without the pressure of developing an immediate book of business. The firm provides strong mentorship, meaningful client interaction, and a clear path for long‑term professional growth.

• Competitive salary: $139,000–$177,000
• Relocation assistance and NY Bar support available
• Sophisticated public and private capital markets work
• No portable book of business required
• Direct partner mentorship and collaborative team culture
• Meaningful client interaction and business counseling
• Strong professional development and advancement opportunities
• Supportive environment that encourages long‑term career growth
• Rochester or Buffalo office options
• Candidates relocating to NY may begin as a Law Clerk while completing bar admission

• Advise public and private companies on securities law compliance.
• Represent issuers and underwriters in public and private securities offerings.
• Counsel publicly traded companies regarding SEC reporting obligations and ongoing compliance.
• Advise clients on the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and related federal securities regulations.
• Draft and review securities filings, offering documents, disclosure materials, and governance documents.
• Counsel clients regarding stock exchange listing standards and governance requirements.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, financings, and strategic corporate transactions.
• Perform legal research and provide practical, business‑focused advice.
• Collaborate with corporate, finance, tax, and litigation attorneys.
• Build trusted relationships with sophisticated business clients.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar or willingness to obtain admission promptly.
• 4–8 years of securities and capital markets experience.
• Experience representing issuers and/or underwriters.
• Strong knowledge of SEC regulations and federal securities laws.
• Experience advising public companies on corporate governance matters.
• Exceptional legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong client service mindset and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Preferred:

• Experience within a mid‑sized or large law firm.
• Background advising publicly traded companies.
• Experience with securities offerings and ongoing reporting obligations.
• Strong transactional drafting experience.
• Writing samples may be requested.

The hiring firm is a respected full‑service practice known for delivering sophisticated legal counsel to businesses, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, manufacturers, educational institutions, and nonprofits. Attorneys benefit from a collaborative environment where mentorship, professional development, and client service are core values.

The firm emphasizes long‑term attorney success through meaningful work, cross‑practice collaboration, accessible leadership, and reasonable billable expectations.

Rochester offers a strong business community, a lower cost of living, and a high quality of life. The region features a thriving arts scene, diverse dining, nearby Finger Lakes wine country, and year‑round outdoor recreation. Relocation assistance is available.

Alternate office option: Buffalo, NY — candidates may choose either location.

The client employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

This job is posted by Bryant Staffing Solutions on behalf of a confidential client. Ref#: BSS 25‑03485