Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Job overview

Capital Markets Associate Attorney is an onsite role listed in San Jose, CA, with opportunities also described in other offices. Compensation is $235,000–$365,000 per year. The associate will join a leading global law firm's Capital Markets practice. The attorney advises clients on securities offerings and related capital markets matters, supporting transactions from planning through closing. The role contributes through legal analysis, drafting, due diligence, compliance guidance, and coordination among clients and transaction participants.

What you'll do

• Represent underwriters, issuers, and placement agents in securities offerings
• advise on initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, private placements, and other capital markets transactions
• draft, review, and negotiate offering documents and transaction agreements
• assist with securities-law compliance and disclosure
• conduct legal due diligence
• coordinate with clients, investment banks, placement agents, auditors, and other participants
• manage transaction workstreams through closing
• support public-company reporting matters as appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

san jose ca

capital markets

associate attorney

securities law

ipo

private placements

due diligence

transaction agreements

texas bar required

direct counsel

$235k–$365k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k)
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• life and disability insurance
• paid family leave, sick time, and vacation
• employee assistance and wellness resources
• education assistance
• transportation benefits
• backup childcare and pet insurance.

Why this role

Requires a J.D., three to five years of capital markets and securities-law experience, and active Texas Bar admission. Public-company reporting experience is a plus but not required.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.