Capital Markets / Public Company Associate (Multi-Office)

DLA Piper•San Diego, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper is seeking a mid to senior-level corporate associate to join its California, New York, or Phoenix offices. This associate will be practicing in the areas of public company reporting and compliance, corporate governance, capital markets, and working day to day with public companies. This is an opportunity for an associate to join a dynamic and growing securities practice within a leading global law firm focused on life science, technology, and digital asset verticals for innovative issuer and underwriter clients. This associate will support DLA Piper's national capital markets and public company advisory practice and experience working in a large firm is a plus.

Requirements

JD Degree from an accredited law school.
Admitted to practice in the state in which you are officing.
Minimum 4 years of public company and capital markets experience.
Experience working with public companies, with their on-going periodic reporting.
Strong Knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as well as the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange listing and governance requirements.
Working with issuers, underwriters and other financial intermediaries in structuring and executing innovative and complex securities offerings and providing disclosure advice.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail.
Good business and professional judgment.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Conceptual thinking.
Persuasive communication.
Management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a large firm is a plus.
Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support transaction preparation and strategy.
Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including memos, contracts, and correspondence.
Assist/Manage a variety of complex transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement.
Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism.
Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients.
Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including client calls and meetings, negotiations, etc.
Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents.
Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills.
Engage in and contribute to; firm programs and initiatives; civic and professional organizations; pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities.
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
Foster positive work relationships.
Comply with all firm policies and practices.
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.