Senior Corporate Attorney – Capital Markets

Senior Corporate Attorney – Capital Markets | Fort Lauderdale, FL

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Practice Area: Capital Markets, Securities, Corporate Governance
Experience Level: 5–10 Years

A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Corporate Attorney with 5–10 years of capital markets experience to join its Corporate Practice Group in Fort Lauderdale. This role offers exposure to sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters with both public and private clients.

About the Role

As part of a highly ranked transactional team, you will advise on securities offerings (including Rule 144A, IPOs, and registered deals), corporate governance, and ongoing SEC reporting for public companies. The group handles a broad spectrum of capital markets transactions and business combinations for issuers and underwriters across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in public and private securities offerings (S-1, S-3, S-4 filings)

  • Counsel public companies on periodic reporting and disclosure under the Exchange Act (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements)

  • Advise on corporate governance and compliance with SEC and exchange regulations

  • Work closely with clients and cross-office teams on transactional strategy and execution

  • Coordinate due diligence and manage deal processes from end to end

Ideal Candidate

  • JD from an ABA-accredited law school

  • 5–10 years of relevant capital markets experience, preferably at a major law firm

  • Admitted to the Florida Bar (or eligible/willing to obtain admission)

  • Proven experience drafting offering documents and advising on ’33 and ’34 Act matters

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex matters independently

  • M&A experience and familiarity with proxy contests or shareholder activism a plus

Compensation & Culture

  • Highly competitive salary and Am Law Global 100 platform

  • Access to national and international deal flow

  • Collaborative and inclusive firm culture

  • Flexible consideration for candidates outside of Florida

To learn more or express interest confidentially, contact Freddie at freddie@thepeopleof.co.uk
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Salary:
$365-435K

Location:
Florida

Discipline:
Corporate

Job Code:
Senior Corporate Attorney – Capital Markets

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