Corporate Associate (SEC Reporting, Capital Markets & M&A)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDirect Counsel is seeking a Corporate Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join a growing corporate and securities practice in Boston or New York. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney seeking meaningful client interaction, early responsibility, and direct involvement with public companies, boards of directors, management teams, and in-house counsel.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience with SEC reporting and public company representation, along with exposure to capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate counseling.

Responsibilities

• Advise public and private company clients on a broad range of corporate and securities law matters
• Manage SEC reporting and ongoing public company compliance obligations
• Counsel boards of directors, management teams, and in-house legal departments on governance and disclosure matters
• Support capital markets transactions, including public and private securities offerings
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic corporate transactions
• Draft and review securities filings, transactional documents, corporate governance materials, and related agreements
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through direct and ongoing interaction
• Collaborate closely with partners and take increasing responsibility for client matters and business development initiatives

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of corporate and securities law experience
• Significant experience with SEC reporting and public company representation
• Experience with capital markets transactions preferred
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions preferred
• Strong drafting, analytical, research, and communication skills
• Outstanding academic credentials
• Comparable law firm experience required
• J.D. required
• Active bar admission in the jurisdiction of the primary office required

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $285,000 – $350,000
• Substantial annual bonus opportunity
• Additional high-performance bonus tiers based on production and results
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work environment
• Significant client contact and direct responsibility
• Business development training and mentorship opportunities
• Clear path toward developing and managing key client relationships

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