Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has a full-time employment opportunity for a mid-level corporate associate with 3-5 years of experience to join our Capital Markets Corporate practice in our Boston office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100. The associate will have the opportunity to join a growing, collaborative team working with public company clients and handling U.S. and cross-border securities transactions, including initial public offerings, high yield, and investment-grade debt offerings.

The ideal candidate will have 3 -5 years of experience in capital markets, counseling publicly listed companies on day-to-day matters, interfacing with the SEC and other regulators, and familiarity with the ongoing reporting requirements under the ’34 Act for public companies, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and proxy statements. Experience in representing both issuers and underwriters would be beneficial.  Other experience, in particular working with foreign private issuers and/or working on SPAC and “deSPAC” transactions would also be helpful. 

Candidates should demonstrate outstanding academic credentials, sound judgment, strong project management skills, and the ability to work effectively in leanly staffed, fast-paced deal teams while managing significant responsibility and client contact.

Candidates must have experience in the following:

• Draft and negotiate transaction documents including underwriting agreements, purchase agreements, indentures, and offering documents such as prospectuses and offering memoranda

• Advise public company clients on ongoing SEC reporting and disclosure obligations, including periodic reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy statements, and Section 16 compliance

• Conduct due diligence and coordinate diligence processes across deal teams, auditors, and outside parties in connection with securities offerings and M&A transactions

• Advise on corporate governance matters, including board and committee composition, director independence requirements, and stock exchange listing standards (NYSE/Nasdaq)

• Represent SPACs and target companies in de-SPAC business combinations, including PIPE transactions, proxy/registration statement drafting, and related securities law analysis

Candidates must be admitted to the Massachusetts Bar or eligible for admission to the Massachusetts Bar. The position requires residence in the Boston office. To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, recent writing sample, and law school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).  

Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third-party submissions; for access, contact Audrey Ryan.

The expected pay range for this position is:

$260,000 – $365,000

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.