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Pernini Legal ยท 5 hours ago

Capital Markets Associate Attorney (DC)

Pernini Legal is a global AmLaw 50 firm seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Corporate Finance & Capital Markets practice. The role involves representing issuers and underwriters in securities transactions, drafting and negotiating key documents, and advising clients on compliance with federal securities laws.

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Responsibilities

Represent issuers, underwriters, and sponsors in equity and debt offerings, private placements, and other securities transactions
Draft and negotiate offering memoranda, registration statements, underwriting agreements, and other transactional documents
Advise clients on compliance with federal securities laws and regulatory filings under the 1933 Act and 1934 Act
Work on a variety of capital-raising transactions, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings, and sovereign bond deals
Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, tax, and regulatory teams to structure and execute cross-border offerings and capital markets transactions

Qualification

JD from top-tier law schoolActive Bar Admission DC5+ years capital markets experienceSecurities law compliancePublic offeringsPrivate placementsBDCsDrafting skillsCommercial judgmentLarge law firm experienceDetail-oriented approach

Required

JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record
Active Bar Admission in the District of Columbia, in good standing
5+ years of substantive experience in capital markets transactions
Experience representing issuers, underwriters, and placement agents in public offerings and private placements of securities
Proficiency in securities law compliance, including the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactional workflows from diligence through closing
Strong drafting skills, commercial judgment, and a detail-oriented approach

Preferred

Familiarity with business development companies (BDCs), registered closed-end funds, and other 1940 Act entities is a plus
Large law firm experience strongly preferred

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Pet insurance
Extensive emotional health resource programs
Social connectedness programs
401(k) and retirement plans
Generous PTO
Parental leave
Family concierge
Commuter benefits
Relocation allowance
Professional development resources
Additional perks

Company

Pernini Legal

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Pernini Legal brings over three decades of unparalleled legal experience.

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