The New York office of an international law firm has an immediate opening for capital markets associates to support various capital markets activities for institutional broker-dealer, including derivatives, foreign exchange and fixed income business lines.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

---Advising corporate clients on general securities laws, including compliance with and reporting under the ’33 Act and ’34 Act
---Representing issuers and investors in financing transactions

---Representing financial institutions, underwriters and agents in public and private offerings of debt or equity securities
---Advising institutional clients on trading and documentation matters

---Advising clients with respect to the potential impact of pending legislation on their businesses and operations.

REQUIREMENTS:

---JD
---2-6 years of experience

---Excellent drafting, documentation and negotiation skills

---Detailed knowledge and understanding of documentation related to OTC derivative transactions, ISDA master agreements, repurchase agreements and underwriting agreements
---Securities and/or financial services litigation experience a plus, but not required

---The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record and the capacity to work both as part of a team and independently.