Direct Counsel is seeking a Capital Markets Associate to join the New York office of a prestigious Am Law firm. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 2–3 years of capital markets experience who is looking to work on sophisticated debt and equity offerings for public companies, financial institutions, and other market participants.
The ideal candidate has experience advising clients on public and private securities offerings, SEC reporting obligations, and corporate governance matters within a leading corporate practice.
ResponsibilitiesRepresent issuers, underwriters, and other market participants in public and private capital markets transactions.Advise clients on debt offerings, including investment-grade and high-yield debt issuances.Represent clients in equity offerings, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, and private placements.Assist public company clients with ongoing SEC reporting and disclosure obligations.Counsel clients on corporate governance, securities law compliance, and general corporate matters.Draft and review offering documents, registration statements, underwriting agreements, purchase agreements, and related transaction documents.Coordinate due diligence, transaction execution, and closing processes while collaborating with multidisciplinary deal teams.Build strong client relationships while delivering practical, business-focused legal advice.QualificationsJ.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.2–3 years of capital markets experience at a leading law firm.Experience with debt capital markets, including high-yield and investment-grade offerings.Experience with equity capital markets transactions, including public and private offerings.Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements, public company disclosure obligations, and corporate governance matters.Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.Strong organizational and project management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple sophisticated transactions simultaneously.Active membership in the New York Bar or eligibility for admission.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary of $260,000–$310,000, depending on experience.Eligibility for a discretionary year-end bonus.Hybrid work environment with a structured in-office collaboration model and remote work flexibility.Comprehensive benefits package, robust mentorship, professional development programs, and extensive opportunities for pro bono work and long-term career advancement within a nationally recognized capital markets practice. Read LessDirect Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Junior to Midlevel Insurance Recovery Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Insurance Recovery practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2+ years of insurance policyholder experience to work on sophisticated, high-profile insurance coverage disputes.
The ideal candidate will have:
At least 2 years of insurance policyholder experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or policyholder boutique, or1 year of insurance policyholder experience combined with a federal judicial clerkshipExperience handling commercial insurance coverage matters on behalf of policyholdersStrong legal research, writing, and analytical skillsExcellent academic credentials from a top-tier law schoolThis Chambers-ranked practice represents policyholders in complex insurance recovery matters involving a broad range of commercial insurance policies and high-value claims.
Compensation & BenefitsSalary Range: $210,000 – $390,000 annually, depending on experienceAnnual discretionary bonus401(k) planMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid medical and parental leavePaid holidays and family care benefitsThis is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading AmLaw 100 firm and work on some of the nation's most significant insurance recovery and coverage disputes.
Read LessDirect Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Junior to Midlevel Insurance Recovery Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Insurance Recovery practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2+ years of insurance policyholder experience to work on sophisticated, high-profile insurance coverage disputes.
The ideal candidate will have:
At least 2 years of insurance policyholder experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or policyholder boutique, or1 year of insurance policyholder experience combined with a federal judicial clerkshipExperience handling commercial insurance coverage matters on behalf of policyholdersStrong legal research, writing, and analytical skillsExcellent academic credentials from a top-tier law schoolThis Chambers-ranked practice represents policyholders in complex insurance recovery matters involving a broad range of commercial insurance policies and high-value claims.
Compensation & BenefitsSalary Range: $210,000 – $390,000 annually, depending on experienceAnnual discretionary bonus401(k) planMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid medical and parental leavePaid holidays and family care benefitsThis is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading AmLaw 100 firm and work on some of the nation's most significant insurance recovery and coverage disputes.
Read LessDirect Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Junior to Midlevel Insurance Recovery Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Insurance Recovery practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2+ years of insurance policyholder experience to work on sophisticated, high-profile insurance coverage disputes.
The ideal candidate will have:
At least 2 years of insurance policyholder experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or policyholder boutique, or1 year of insurance policyholder experience combined with a federal judicial clerkshipExperience handling commercial insurance coverage matters on behalf of policyholdersStrong legal research, writing, and analytical skillsExcellent academic credentials from a top-tier law schoolThis Chambers-ranked practice represents policyholders in complex insurance recovery matters involving a broad range of commercial insurance policies and high-value claims.
Compensation & BenefitsSalary Range: $210,000 – $390,000 annually, depending on experienceAnnual discretionary bonus401(k) planMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid medical and parental leavePaid holidays and family care benefitsThis is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading AmLaw 100 firm and work on some of the nation's most significant insurance recovery and coverage disputes.
Read LessDirect Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Junior to Midlevel Insurance Recovery Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Insurance Recovery practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2+ years of insurance policyholder experience to work on sophisticated, high-profile insurance coverage disputes.
The ideal candidate will have:
At least 2 years of insurance policyholder experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or policyholder boutique, or1 year of insurance policyholder experience combined with a federal judicial clerkshipExperience handling commercial insurance coverage matters on behalf of policyholdersStrong legal research, writing, and analytical skillsExcellent academic credentials from a top-tier law schoolThis Chambers-ranked practice represents policyholders in complex insurance recovery matters involving a broad range of commercial insurance policies and high-value claims.
Compensation & BenefitsSalary Range: $210,000 – $390,000 annually, depending on experienceAnnual discretionary bonus401(k) planMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid medical and parental leavePaid holidays and family care benefitsThis is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading AmLaw 100 firm and work on some of the nation's most significant insurance recovery and coverage disputes.
Read LessDirect Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Junior to Midlevel Insurance Recovery Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Insurance Recovery practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2+ years of insurance policyholder experience to work on sophisticated, high-profile insurance coverage disputes.
The ideal candidate will have:
At least 2 years of insurance policyholder experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or policyholder boutique, or1 year of insurance policyholder experience combined with a federal judicial clerkshipExperience handling commercial insurance coverage matters on behalf of policyholdersStrong legal research, writing, and analytical skillsExcellent academic credentials from a top-tier law schoolThis Chambers-ranked practice represents policyholders in complex insurance recovery matters involving a broad range of commercial insurance policies and high-value claims.
Compensation & BenefitsSalary Range: $210,000 – $390,000 annually, depending on experienceAnnual discretionary bonus401(k) planMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid medical and parental leavePaid holidays and family care benefitsThis is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading AmLaw 100 firm and work on some of the nation's most significant insurance recovery and coverage disputes.
Read LessDirect Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Midlevel to Senior Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Real Estate & Land Use practice. This opportunity is available in Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, and Bellevue for an attorney with 5+ years of transactional real estate experience.
The ideal candidate will have experience with:
Commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositionsLeasing, development, construction, and financing transactionsReal estate investments across a variety of asset classesDrafting, negotiating, and managing complex real estate agreementsDirect client and counterparty interactionExperience with data center transactions, including colocation, hyperscaler leasing, and powered land acquisitions, is a plus. Familiarity with AI tools, such as large language models, document automation, and workflow technologies, is also preferred.
Candidates should have strong drafting and negotiation skills, excellent business judgment, and a client-focused, collaborative approach.
Compensation & BenefitsSalary Range: $365,000 – $420,000 annually, depending on experienceAnnual discretionary bonus401(k) planMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid medical and parental leavePaid holidays and family care benefitsThis is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading AmLaw 100 firm and work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions with a nationally recognized practice.
Read LessDirect Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Junior to Midlevel Insurance Recovery Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Insurance Recovery practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2+ years of insurance policyholder experience to work on sophisticated, high-profile insurance coverage disputes.
The ideal candidate will have:
At least 2 years of insurance policyholder experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or policyholder boutique, or1 year of insurance policyholder experience combined with a federal judicial clerkshipExperience handling commercial insurance coverage matters on behalf of policyholdersStrong legal research, writing, and analytical skillsExcellent academic credentials from a top-tier law schoolThis Chambers-ranked practice represents policyholders in complex insurance recovery matters involving a broad range of commercial insurance policies and high-value claims.
Compensation & BenefitsSalary Range: $210,000 – $390,000 annually, depending on experienceAnnual discretionary bonus401(k) planMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid medical and parental leavePaid holidays and family care benefitsThis is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading AmLaw 100 firm and work on some of the nation's most significant insurance recovery and coverage disputes.
Read LessDirect Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Midlevel to Senior Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Real Estate & Land Use practice. This opportunity is available in Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, and Bellevue for an attorney with 5+ years of transactional real estate experience.
The ideal candidate will have experience with:
Commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositionsLeasing, development, construction, and financing transactionsReal estate investments across a variety of asset classesDrafting, negotiating, and managing complex real estate agreementsDirect client and counterparty interactionExperience with data center transactions, including colocation, hyperscaler leasing, and powered land acquisitions, is a plus. Familiarity with AI tools, such as large language models, document automation, and workflow technologies, is also preferred.
Candidates should have strong drafting and negotiation skills, excellent business judgment, and a client-focused, collaborative approach.
Compensation & BenefitsSalary Range: $365,000 – $420,000 annually, depending on experienceAnnual discretionary bonus401(k) planMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid medical and parental leavePaid holidays and family care benefitsThis is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading AmLaw 100 firm and work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions with a nationally recognized practice.
Read LessDirect Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Midlevel to Senior Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Real Estate & Land Use practice. This opportunity is available in Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, and Bellevue for an attorney with 5+ years of transactional real estate experience.
The ideal candidate will have experience with:
Commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositionsLeasing, development, construction, and financing transactionsReal estate investments across a variety of asset classesDrafting, negotiating, and managing complex real estate agreementsDirect client and counterparty interactionExperience with data center transactions, including colocation, hyperscaler leasing, and powered land acquisitions, is a plus. Familiarity with AI tools, such as large language models, document automation, and workflow technologies, is also preferred.
Candidates should have strong drafting and negotiation skills, excellent business judgment, and a client-focused, collaborative approach.
Compensation & BenefitsSalary Range: $365,000 – $420,000 annually, depending on experienceAnnual discretionary bonus401(k) planMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid medical and parental leavePaid holidays and family care benefitsThis is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading AmLaw 100 firm and work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions with a nationally recognized practice.
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