Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company
Job overview
The Corporate Associate Attorney-Capital Markets role involves mid-level corporate legal work focusing on securities and capital markets within a growing midsized Manhattan law firm.
Responsibilities and impact
The associate will handle corporate legal matters including 33/34 Act compliance, IPOs, private placements, securities offerings, and potentially SPACs, contributing to the firm's corporate practice group.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $180K-$295K with a hybrid work schedule of three days in office and two remote days; benefits are not explicitly mentioned.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 2-6 years of corporate law experience in a law firm, preferably with securities/capital markets expertise and knowledge of 33/34 Act compliance; SPAC experience is a plus.
Career development
The position offers good professional advancement opportunities and mentoring with experienced partners.
Work environment and culture
The firm is growing and midsized with a corporate practice group of 75 attorneys, offering a hybrid work environment.
Company information
The company is a midsized Manhattan law firm with a deep pipeline of cases and a 75-attorney corporate practice group.
Team overview
The candidate will join a 75-attorney corporate practice group within the firm.
Job location and travel
The job is located in Manhattan with a hybrid work schedule of three days in office and two days remote.
Application process
Applicants are instructed to send their resume for immediate consideration.
Unique job features
The role includes exposure to securities offerings, IPOs, private placements, and SPACs, with mentoring from experienced partners and professional growth opportunities.
Company overview
The Law Firm is a prominent legal practice specializing in corporate law, litigation, and intellectual property. They generate revenue through client consultations, legal representation, and advisory services for businesses and individuals. Established in the early 1990s, the firm has built a reputation for its expertise in handling complex legal matters and high-profile cases. Their client base includes multinational corporations, startups, and high-net-worth individuals, reflecting their broad range of legal services and industry knowledge.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 2-6 years of corporate law experience, focusing on securities and capital markets expertise, especially with 33/34 Act compliance, IPOs, private placements, and securities offerings.
Emphasize any experience with SPACs, your ability to work in a fast-paced midsized firm environment, and your collaborative skills with partners and corporate teams.
Apply through multiple channels including the Law Firm’s official corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s reach and visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current associates or partners in the corporate practice group at Law Firm; start conversations by referencing recent capital markets cases they handled or asking about their mentoring approach.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords like '33 Act compliance,' '34 Act compliance,' 'IPOs,' 'private placements,' 'SPACs,' and 'securities offerings' to pass initial automated screenings.
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