Associate, Capital Markets

Position Summary

We are seeking a junior to mid-level Associate with significant US equity and debt capital markets experience, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, investment-grade and debt offerings, PIPEs, ATMs and corporate governance, to join our Capital Markets practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of sophisticated domestic and cross-border equity and debt capital markets transactions, advising issuers, underwriters, investors and financial institutions on high-profile matters.

Associates in our group gain meaningful responsibility, work directly with partners and clients and gain exposure to sophisticated transactions across industries and across jurisdictions. Our team values collaboration, excellence and professional development and fosters a supportive, in-person office culture that encourages learning, mentorship and long-term career growth within a top-tier global practice.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Advise public and private companies, underwriters and financial institutions on a wide range of capital markets transactions, including IPOs, registered follow-on and secondary offerings, SPAC IPOs, de-SPAC transactions, direct listings, private placements, PIPEs, ATM programs, investment-grade debt offerings, Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings, note programs and other securities transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documentation, including registration statements, prospectuses, offering memoranda, underwriting agreements, purchase agreements, indentures, note purchase agreements, subscription agreements, and related ancillary documents.
• Advise on and assist in structuring debt capital markets transactions, including standalone bond offerings, liability management transactions such as tender offers and exchange offers, consent solicitations, refinancings and recapitalizations.
• Support public company clients and other frequent issuers with ongoing SEC reporting and disclosure matters, including periodic reports, current reports, proxy materials, earnings and offering-related disclosures and SEC comment responses, as well as stock exchange and indenture-related reporting obligations.
• Take ownership of key aspects of transactions, managing drafting processes and coordinating execution with partners, clients, opposing counsel and internal teams.
• Work on capital markets-adjacent M&A, leveraged finance and strategic transactions, including tender and exchange offers, acquisition financings, bridge-to-bond structures, spin-offs, divestitures, business combinations, joint ventures and strategic collaborations.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across finance, tax, regulatory, restructuring, intellectual property and M&A practices to deliver integrated, business-focused solutions on complex equity and debt capital markets transactions.
• Develop into a trusted advisor by gaining a strong understanding of both the legal and commercial aspects of equity and debt offerings, capital structure considerations and ongoing reporting and governance matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree (or LL.M./foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility to become admitted) and in good standing.
• Approximately 2+ years of relevant law firm or in-house transactional experience.
• Experience advising on equity and/or debt capital markets transactions.
• Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting and disclosure requirements for public companies.
• Commercial awareness and ability to see the broader business context.
• Strong communication, organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently and perform well under pressure.
• Client-service oriented, collaborative and proactive.
• Driven by professional growth and long-term interest in business law.
• Fluency in English; international experience is a plus.

Location and Reporting

This role is based in Houston.

This role reports to

Equal Opportunities

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The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

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