Senior Associate – Capital Markets (Securities)

Senior Associate – Capital Markets (Securities)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid: 3 days in-office)
Practice:  Capital Markets – Securities
Level: Senior Associate (4+ years)
Compensation: $390,000 – $435,000 base
Firm: Global Am Law 10

Overview:
A globally recognized law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Capital Markets (Securities) team in New York. This is a high-profile opportunity to represent top-tier issuers, underwriters, and financial institutions in complex equity offerings, IPOs, and SPAC/deSPAC transactions.

You’ll work with a collaborative, cross-border team advising on U.S. and global securities matters, public company reporting, and corporate governance for some of the world’s most dynamic companies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage sophisticated capital markets transactions (including IPOs, follow-ons, deSPACs, and private placements)

  • Draft and review disclosure documents (e.g., S-1s, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, proxy statements)

  • Advise public companies on SEC and exchange compliance, shareholder meetings, and governance

  • Coordinate closely with underwriters, auditors, local counsel, and internal deal teams

  • Train and mentor junior associates

  • Work on both U.S. and cross-border transactions in diverse industries

Ideal Candidate:

  • 4+ years of capital markets experience in a top-tier international law firm

  • Substantial exposure to SPAC/deSPAC transactions

  • Strong track record advising public companies on disclosure, compliance, and governance

  • Experience with SEC filings, shareholder meeting prep, and stock exchange matters

  • Admitted to the New York Bar

  • Collaborative, proactive, and confident managing complex, multi-party transactions

Perks & Benefits:

  • Base salary: $390,000 – $435,000

  • Generous discretionary bonuses

  • Hybrid work model (2 days remote/week)

  • Comprehensive health, wellness & parental benefits

  • Robust international training, secondment, and development programs

To apply for this opportunity, please click the “Apply” button or email your resume, transcript, and deal sheet to freddie@thepeopleof.co.uk

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Salary:
$390-435K

Location:
New York

Discipline:
Corporate

Job Code:
Senior Associate – Capital Markets (Securities)

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