Job Description
Job DescriptionCapital Markets Associate Attorney
Location: Dallas, TX; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Century City, Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Downtown Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Orange County, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Princeton, NJ; Richmond, VA; San Francisco, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; Tysons, VA; Washington, D.C,; Wilmington, DE
Salary: $235,000–$365,000
Direct Counsel is seeking a Capital Markets Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm's Capital Markets practice in Dallas. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-level associate with 3–5 years of experience representing underwriters, issuers, and placement agents in sophisticated securities offerings.
The successful candidate will advise clients across a broad range of capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, private placements, and other securities transactions, while working in a collaborative and sophisticated transactional environment.
Responsibilities
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Represent underwriters, issuers, and placement agents in a variety of securities offerings.
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Advise clients on initial public offerings, follow-on public offerings, private placements, and other capital markets transactions.
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Draft, review, and negotiate offering documents and related transaction agreements.
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Assist clients with securities law compliance and disclosure requirements.
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Conduct legal due diligence in connection with securities offerings.
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Coordinate with clients, investment banks, placement agents, auditors, and other transaction participants.
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Manage transaction workstreams from initial planning through closing.
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Advise public company clients on ongoing securities law and reporting matters, as appropriate.
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Support senior attorneys and clients on complex capital markets and securities matters.
Qualifications
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J.D. from an accredited law school.
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3–5 years of experience practicing in capital markets and securities law.
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Experience representing underwriters, issuers, and/or placement agents in securities offerings.
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Experience with initial public offerings, follow-on public offerings, private placements, and other securities transactions.
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Experience drafting and negotiating offering documents and related transaction agreements.
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Familiarity with public company reporting and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 matters is a plus, but not required.
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Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
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Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
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Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to exceptional client service.
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Active Texas Bar admission required.
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive base salary of $235,000–$365,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
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401(k) retirement plan.
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
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Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
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Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
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Paid family leave, sick time, and vacation.
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Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
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College savings and education assistance programs.
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Transportation benefits.
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Backup childcare and pet insurance.
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Excess liability insurance.
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Opportunity to work on sophisticated securities offerings and capital markets transactions alongside experienced attorneys and sophisticated institutional clients.