Attorney

Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom

We are seeking a Corporate & Securities Counsel to join our Financial Services team. This role will support clients across debt capital markets, equity capital markets, private credit, and venture capital transactions . We are looking for a hands‑on attorney with strong experience advising on U.S. securities laws, SEC regulations, capital‑raising strategies, and complex corporate financing transactions .

The ideal candidate will have experience with high-yield and international debt offerings , including transactions under the Securities Act of 1933 , as well as equity offerings, IPO‑related work, SEC filings, and corporate governance matters. Experience supporting private credit and venture capital financings is strongly preferred. Candidates must be licensed to practice in New York and available to work onsite in New York City as client needs require.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating bond offering documents, indentures, debentures, offering memoranda, registration statements, stock purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and related transaction documents .
• Advising clients on U.S. securities law and SEC regulations related to debt and equity offerings, disclosure obligations, corporate governance, shareholder rights, and capital‑raising activities.
• Supporting high‑yield bond, Rule 144A, Reg S, Eurobond, EMTN, investment‑grade, and other domestic and cross‑border debt capital markets transactions .
• Advising on IPO processes, equity offerings, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 reporting requirements, registration statements, and ongoing public‑company governance matters .
• Supporting private credit, venture capital, and other growth financing transactions , including financing documentation, investment structures, and related corporate matters.
• Collaborating with issuers, underwriters, investment banks, lenders, investors, finance teams, and external counsel throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Managing securities law, disclosure, covenant, and corporate compliance issues while providing practical, business‑oriented legal counsel.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in capital markets, securities law, corporate finance, private credit, venture capital, or related corporate transactional practices .
• Strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws and SEC regulations , including the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 .
• Demonstrated experience advising on debt and/or equity capital markets transactions , including offerings, SEC filings, corporate governance, and related documentation.
• Experience with high‑yield bond transactions, Rule 144A offerings, Reg S offerings, or international debt issuances and/or IPOs, registration statements, and equity offerings .
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, technology, and problem‑solving skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active New York bar admission .
• Ability to work onsite in New York City as required by client needs.

Compensation:

The estimated total compensation for full‑time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non‑attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.

Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid holidays and PTO
• flexible work arrangements
• professional development opportunities and tools

About Axiom:

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world‑class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top‑tier talent with cutting‑edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward‑thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi‑faced, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom .

Axiom is the global leader in high‑caliber, on‑demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best inclass alterative legal services.

Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

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