CORPORATE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

PUBLIC COMPANIES & CAPITAL MARKETS FOCUS

Preferred Locations: San Francisco, CA | Palo Alto, CA

Open to Additional Locations - Full list found at the bottom of this description.

A leading AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a driven Associate Attorney to join its leading Corporate Practice Group, focusing on public companies and capital markets matters. This is a dynamic opportunity to work with an expansive client base of innovative technology and life sciences companies on high-impact transactions and complex regulatory issues.

Candidate Profile

JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
4–6 years of substantive experience advising public companies on SEC reporting and compliance, corporate governance, and related regulatory matters.
Demonstrated experience representing issuers and/or investment banks in capital markets transactions, including IPOs, equity and debt offerings, private investment in public entities, and at-the-market offerings.
Familiarity with Nasdaq and NYSE listing rules and public company disclosure requirements.
Experience advising technology and/or life sciences clients is strongly preferred.
Excellent communication, drafting, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Advise public company clients on ongoing SEC reporting obligations, governance practices, and compliance with federal securities laws and stock exchange regulations.
Represent issuers and investment banks in a wide range of capital markets transactions, including public offerings, private placements, and follow-on offerings.
Draft and review registration statements, prospectuses, offering memoranda, and other securities filings.
Provide counsel on disclosure issues, proxy statements, shareholder engagement, and board governance matters.
Work closely with emerging and mature companies in the technology and life sciences sectors.
Collaborate with internal teams and clients on legal strategies and business objectives.

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-performing corporate group that's deeply embedded in the innovation economy. Associates here gain direct client exposure, mentorship from leading securities and governance experts, and the chance to play a key role in transformational deals. With a collaborative culture, cutting-edge client base, and robust professional development programs, our client offers an ideal platform to grow your capital markets and public company expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary: $310,000 – $390,000, commensurate with experience.
Discretionary merit bonus eligibility.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA with firm contribution; FSAs; back-up child care; and commuter benefits.
Additional Perks: Include family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg freezing), wellness reimbursements, behavioral health support, and pet insurance, among others.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and deal sheet/list of representative transactions for consideration.

Locations

CA (Palo Alto, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego)

DC (Washington)

MA (Boston)

NY (New York)

TX (Austin)

UT (Salt Lake City)

WA (Seattle)

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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