Capital Markets Mid-Level Associate Attorney
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Capital Markets Mid-Level
Associate Attorney Preferred Locations: Houston, TX or New York, NY
Compensation: $310,000 – $390,000 base salary (commensurate with
experience) Direct Counsel is seeking a Capital Markets Mid-Level
Associate Attorney to join a top-tier national law firm’s Capital
Markets and Securities practice . The ideal candidate will have 3–6
years of experience at a large law firm working on public and
private debt and equity offerings , as well as Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 reporting . Candidates should also have experience
advising clients on day-to-day governance matters, including SEC
and stock exchange compliance, public company disclosure
obligations , and other business and transactional matters. Key
Responsibilities Include: Representing issuers and underwriters in
IPOs and follow-on public offerings Advising public and private
companies in PIPE transactions, mergers and acquisitions, SEC
reporting, and corporate governance matters Drafting and
negotiating offering documents, disclosure filings, and related
securities documentation Providing guidance on SEC compliance,
stock exchange rules, and corporate governance matters
Qualifications: 3–6 years of relevant capital markets and
securities experience at a large law firm Strong drafting,
analytical, and client communication skills Excellent academic
credentials Admission to the state bar of your preferred office
location (required) This role offers the opportunity to work on a
broad range of sophisticated capital markets transactions and
corporate governance matters within a collaborative, national
practice. The firm is an equal opportunity employer and encourages
applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to
apply.
Keywords: Direct Counsel, Levittown , Capital Markets Mid-Level Associate Attorney, Legal , New York City, Pennsylvania
