Corporate Associate | Public Company, SEC Reporting & Capital Markets (4th–6th Year)
Firm Description:
Our client is an internationally recognized law firm with offices in key financial centers across the U.S. and U.K. Known for its work in global litigation, crisis management, life sciences, technology, and brand and reputation protection, the firm combines deep legal expertise with a collaborative and inclusive culture. It is widely respected for its enterprising approach and commitment to delivering strategic, client-focused solutions.
Position Description:
Are you a corporate associate looking for more than just another deal team?
Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law 200 firm, is seeking a 4th to 6th year Corporate Associate to join its growing Corporate & Capital Markets practice in New York or Boston.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work on sophisticated public company and securities matters while developing meaningful client relationships and working directly with experienced partners. Associates are entrusted with substantive responsibility early in their careers and work closely with in-house counsel, executive management teams, and boards of directors on complex public company, securities, and capital markets matters.
With a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and a lean staffing model, this practice provides attorneys with direct partner access, meaningful hands on experience, and the opportunity to build deep experience in SEC reporting, public company representation, capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and general corporate counseling. Associates work across a broad range of industries, including technology and life sciences, while building long term client relationships and assuming increasing responsibility.
Responsibilities
Advise public company clients on SEC reporting and ongoing securities law compliance.
Prepare and review Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and other SEC filings.
Assist with capital markets transactions, including public and private securities offerings.
Support mergers and acquisitions and other strategic corporate transactions.
Advise clients on corporate governance matters and general corporate counseling.
Work directly with in-house counsel, executive management teams, and boards of directors.
Build long term client relationships while assuming increasing responsibility for sophisticated corporate and securities matters.
Collaborate closely with experienced partners across a broad range of industries, including technology and life sciences.
Qualifications
4 to 6 years of corporate experience at a comparable law firm.
Significant experience with SEC reporting and public company representation is required.
Experience with corporate securities matters.
Capital markets and M&A experience preferred.
Outstanding academic credentials.
Excellent written, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
J.D. required.
Active bar admission in New York or Massachusetts, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.
Why This Opportunity?
Sophisticated public company, securities, and capital markets practice.
Meaningful client contact and substantive responsibility from day one.
Direct partner mentorship and collaboration.
Lean staffing model with significant hands on experience.
Opportunity to develop deep experience advising public companies on complex securities and corporate matters.
Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
Formal learning, mentoring, business development, and professional development programs.
Clear long term growth and partnership potential.
Hybrid work environment.
Competitive lockstep compensation.
Bonus eligibility beginning at 1,950 total hours (1,800 client billable hours plus 150 pro bono or firm investment hours), with enhanced bonus opportunities available above target.
Compensation
$285,000 to $350,000, commensurate with experience.
If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you. All inquiries will be handled with the utmost discretion.
Meet Your Recruiter
Ana A. Bird
Director of Recruiting
