Corporate Securities Associate
A New York corporate practice is seeking an associate with 3 to 5 years' experience for securities, capital markets and corporate transactions. Base salary is $260,000 to $365,000 depending on experience, plus a discretionary bonus. The appointment offers partner contact, client responsibility and opportunities to guide junior lawyers.
Key Highlights
- ▸Public and private securities offerings alongside broader corporate and M&A work
- ▸SEC filings, transaction documentation and regulatory engagement
- ▸Responsibility for client relationships and supervision of junior colleagues
- ▸Base salary of $260,000 to $365,000, plus discretionary bonus
About the Opportunity
NMG Recruitment is supporting a confidential associate appointment at an international law firm in New York. The team advises businesses, investors and financial institutions on financing and corporate matters, drawing on colleagues across jurisdictions where needed. You will work with partners on an expanding securities practice, taking an active role in transaction delivery and client service. The position combines technical drafting with deal coordination and the development of junior colleagues. Further information about the firm will be shared privately with suitable candidates.
Responsibilities
- ·Prepare SEC submissions and other required regulatory filings
- ·Draft and negotiate principal transaction documents and supporting agreements for securities and corporate matters
- ·Help deliver public and private offerings, private placements, Regulation S transactions and M&A matters
- ·Organise due diligence, coordinate participants and manage steps through to closing
- ·Build productive client relationships and keep clients informed throughout matters
- ·Supervise junior associates, support their development and coordinate transactional support professionals
- ·Carry out legal research and produce clear written analysis when required
What We're Looking For
- ·3 to 5 years' legal experience at a major national or international law firm
- ·Experience preparing core corporate and securities transaction documents
- ·Familiarity with SEC processes, stock exchanges and comparable regulatory bodies
- ·Admission, or eligibility to practise, in New York State and good standing
- ·Excellent academic credentials and a strong professional track record
- ·Securities transaction, periodic reporting and compliance experience is preferred, including public and private offerings, private placements and Regulation S matters
- ·Experience advising technology businesses would be helpful
- ·Precise written communication, analytical ability and commercially informed judgment
- ·Confidence guiding colleagues and managing complex transactions with competing deadlines and multiple stakeholders
Benefits
- ·Base salary of $260,000 to $365,000 depending on experience, plus discretionary bonus
- ·Health and insurance benefits, retirement provision and paid leave
- ·Professional development support and an associate progression framework
- ·Access to international colleagues and cross-border matters
- ·Working arrangements follow the firm's New York office policy; full package details available confidentially
- ·For further information, contact operations@nmgrecruitment.co.uk