Capital Markets Associate

A leading global law firm is seeking a mid-level associate with 3–8 years of capital markets experience to join its sophisticated Corporate Finance and Capital Markets platform. Note that you may sit in NYC, Boston, DC or Philadelphia.

The practice advises clients across a broad spectrum of public and private capital markets transactions, with a particular focus on sponsor-side and alternative asset management representations. The group regularly handles complex domestic and cross-border matters involving public offerings, private placements, structured financings, hybrid capital products, permanent capital vehicles, and other strategic financing transactions.

The platform is especially well known for its work at the intersection of capital markets, private funds, private credit, investment management, and financial institutions. Lawyers in the group work closely with colleagues across private equity, structured finance, regulatory, and investment management teams to advise clients on integrated financing and capital formation strategies.

Representative clients include:

• major asset managers and alternative investment platforms
• private equity sponsors and portfolio companies
• private credit and direct lending platforms
• business development companies and other permanent capital vehicles
• underwriters and placement agents
• growth-stage, technology, fintech, healthcare, and life sciences companies

The practice offers associates exposure to a highly diversified mix of transactions, including:

• IPOs and follow-on offerings
• debt and equity financings
• PIPEs and private placements
• NAV and fund-linked financings
• structured and hybrid capital products
• sponsor exits and strategic capital raises
• cross-border securities offerings

Associates in the group benefit from lean staffing and significant responsibility early in their careers, including direct client interaction, drafting responsibility, and meaningful involvement in all phases of transactions from diligence through closing. The team is highly collaborative and entrepreneurial, with regular coordination across offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

The broader corporate and private capital platform includes several hundred lawyers globally and is recognized for its strength in private capital, investment management, and sophisticated financial products work. The capital markets practice itself is regarded as a differentiated platform within the market, particularly for sponsor-side capital formation, private credit, permanent capital structures, and alternative asset management-related transactions.

Qualifications

Candidates should have:

• 3–8 years of capital markets and securities experience at a large law firm
• experience representing issuers, underwriters, and placement agents in public offerings, private placements, and other securities transactions
• familiarity with Securities Act and Exchange Act compliance and reporting matters
• experience managing substantial portions of transactions, including drafting, diligence, and execution responsibilities
• strong analytical, communication, and project management skills

Experience with business development companies (BDCs), registered funds, ETFs, permanent capital vehicles, or other Investment Company Act-related matters is highly desirable.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and class year, $260,000-$435,000 base.