Associate General Counsel, Equity Capital Markets

Millennium•New York, NY

9d•$160,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Department provides legal advice and guidance globally across all aspects of Millennium’s business and operations. The team manages the legal aspects of firm initiatives and a broad range of legally intensive projects, partnering across the organization and overseeing relationships with external legal advisors worldwide. As an Associate General Counsel, you will support and lead legal workstreams across the firm’s equity capital markets franchise and related investment activities.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in a corporate or capital markets practice at a major U.S. law firm, or within the legal department of an investment adviser or investment bank managing ECM activities
Deep experience across capital markets and related transactions, including PIPEs, SPACs, convertible and structured equity and debt offerings, crossover investments, registered offerings, Rule 144A/Regulation S placements, and related equity-linked products
Strong command of the relevant provisions of the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act, as well as an understanding of the securities regulations applicable to hedge funds, including the Investment Advisers Act and the Investment Company Act
Sound understanding of legal considerations related to material nonpublic information, conflicts of interest, and fiduciary duties
Strategic judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels
Proactive, organized, and efficient approach to managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with venture and growth equity investments, debt capital markets, and joint ventures is a plus

Responsibilities

Advise on equity capital markets and related investment transactions from origination through closing, across a broad range of products and transaction structures
Independently manage end-to-end deal execution, including structuring, negotiation, documentation, and closing / settlement
Partner directly with senior legal colleagues, investment professionals, Risk, Compliance, Operations, Tax, and Accounting to structure and execute investment transactions
Advise on federal securities law matters, and support the firm on investor-side SEC reporting, beneficial ownership, and corporate governance matters, including obligations under Sections 13 and 16
Manage relationships with external counsel, counterparties, and other internal and external transaction stakeholders