Capital Markets Associate (3 - 6 Yrs Exp) (Chicago)
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Salary: $225,000 - $440,000 per year A bit about us: We are a full-service law firm built to support complex legal needs across corporate, transactional, regulatory, and dispute-focused matters. Our practices are structured to encourage collaboration across disciplines, allowing us to deliver advice that is both legally sound and commercially practical. We work closely with businesses, financial institutions, and individuals navigating high-stakes decisions and evolving challenges. Our lawyers are expected to understand client objectives, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of their work. We emphasize teamwork, accountability, and consistency, with a focus on long-term client relationships and thoughtful problem-solving rather than one-off engagements. Why join us? We provide an environment where attorneys can handle sophisticated work while continuing to develop professionally and personally. Our teams are collaborative and accessible, offering regular interaction with senior lawyers and meaningful responsibility early on. We value clear communication, mutual respect, and realistic expectations, recognizing that long-term success depends on sustainable practices. Lawyers are encouraged to deepen their expertise, participate in strategic decision-making, and grow their practices with support from the firm. We place real emphasis on mentorship, internal development, and flexibility, with the goal of creating a workplace where talented attorneys can build durable, rewarding careers. Job Details We are seeking an experienced associate to join a sophisticated corporate and capital markets practice. This role involves advising on public securities matters and complex corporate transactions for a diverse range of clients, including issuers, financial institutions, and investors. The work is substantive and fast-moving, offering meaningful responsibility and regular exposure to high-level decision-making. Associates are expected to manage core aspects of matters, collaborate closely with senior lawyers, and contribute thoughtfully to transaction strategy. This position is well suited for attorneys looking to deepen their capital markets expertise while remaining actively engaged in broader corporate work. Responsibilities
- Advise on public and private securities offerings and ongoing regulatory compliance
- Draft and review offering documents, registration materials, and disclosure filings
- Prepare and negotiate corporate and securities transaction documents
- Support corporate governance matters and public company reporting obligations
- Assist with strategic transactions involving public companies as needed
- Coordinate with internal teams and external counterparties throughout transactions
- Background in public securities and general corporate work at a well-regarded law firm
- Experience representing issuers, financial institutions, and/or investors
- Familiarity with securities offerings and public company compliance requirements
- Strong drafting, analytical, and issue-spotting skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently in a collaborative environment
- 3–6 years of relevant corporate and capital markets experience
- Experience with securities offerings and related regulatory frameworks
- Comfort drafting complex transactional and disclosure documents
- Experience involving cross-border or strategic transactions is a plus
- Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
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