Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Capital Markets Associate with 4–6 years of securities and capital markets experience to join a premier corporate practice representing issuers, private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and underwriters in sophisticated capital markets transactions.

This is an exceptional opportunity for attorneys interested in advising clients on high-profile securities offerings and strategic capital-raising transactions across a broad range of industries. The ideal candidate will have strong transactional experience, outstanding academic credentials, and a desire to work on complex domestic and international capital markets matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise issuers, private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and underwriters in securities offerings and capital markets transactions
• Draft and negotiate offering documents, registration statements, disclosure documents, and transaction agreements
• Support public and private debt and equity offerings, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, and other securities transactions
• Assist clients with securities law compliance, disclosure obligations, and corporate governance matters
• Conduct legal due diligence and coordinate transaction execution across multidisciplinary deal teams
• Work closely with clients, investment banks, underwriters, and other transaction participants throughout the deal process
• Collaborate with attorneys across private equity, M&A, finance, tax, and executive compensation practices

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of securities-related and/or capital markets transactional experience
• Experience representing issuers, sponsors, underwriters, or investors in sophisticated securities transactions
• Strong understanding of federal securities laws, public company disclosure requirements, and capital markets practices
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
• Outstanding academic credentials and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $310,000 – $390,000
• Competitive bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated capital markets transactions alongside leading corporate and securities attorneys

This opportunity offers exposure to market-leading securities offerings, complex capital markets transactions, and high-profile clients across a wide range of industries while providing exceptional training, mentorship, and long-term career development.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through Direct Counsel.