April 15, 2026

Associate: Capital Markets - Securities

CorporateCapital MarketsIPOsSecurities

White & Case LLPNew York City

Practice area

Corporate · Capital Markets · IPOs · Securities

PQE

3+ years

Location

New York City, New York

Salary

$225,000 - $260,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

This is a Junior-level Associate position in the Capital Markets practice, with a primary focus on US equity capital markets.
You will advise public and private companies, underwriters, and financial institutions on a broad range of domestic and cross-border equity and debt capital markets transactions.
Deal types include IPOs, follow-on offerings, PIPEs, ATMs, SPAC IPOs, de-SPACs, direct listings, and private placements, as well as capital markets–adjacent M&A.
Core duties involve drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documentation, such as registration statements, prospectuses, and underwriting agreements.
You will also provide ongoing counsel to public company clients on SEC reporting and disclosure requirements, including periodic reports and proxy materials.
Approximately 3+ years of relevant law firm or in-house transactional experience is required, with significant US equity capital markets expertise and corporate governance familiarity.
A Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree is necessary, along with New York Bar admission or eligibility.
Essential skills include strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, communication, organization, and time-management abilities, coupled with commercial awareness.
The salary range for this position in New York is $225,000 - $260,000, with performance bonus eligibility.
This role requires an in-person office presence.

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Last updated: April 16, 2026