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Corporate & Finance Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Direct CounselUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 6, 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$260k - $365k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
United States
Posted
12 hours ago
ComplianceCorporate GovernanceLegal ResearchSecurities Law

Job Description

Job Description
Job Description
Corporate & Finance – Capital Markets Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel is seeking a
Corporate & Finance – Capital Markets Associate Attorney to join a prestigious
Am Law firm in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with
2-3 years of corporate and securities experience to join a nationally recognized Corporate & Finance practice.

The team advises public companies on a broad range of corporate governance, securities law compliance, and capital markets transactions, providing associates with significant client exposure and opportunities to work on sophisticated public company matters. Responsibilities
Advise public company clients on corporate governance and securities law compliance. Assist with capital markets financings, including public and private securities offerings. Draft and review SEC filings, disclosure documents, and other corporate governance materials.

Counsel clients on compliance with the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Support public company advisory matters and ongoing corporate compliance initiatives. Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on corporate and securities law issues. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary legal teams on sophisticated corporate transactions and securities matters. Qualifications
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school. Active membership in the
Pennsylvania Bar
.
2-3 years of experience in corporate and securities law.

Experience advising public companies on corporate governance and securities matters. Experience with capital markets financings and public company representations. Strong working knowledge of the
Securities Act of 1933 and the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
. Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills. Outstanding academic credentials and a demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Compensation & Benefits
Salary:
$260,000-$365,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Annual performance and discretionary bonus eligibility
Relocation assistance, where applicable

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