At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a top-tier law firm and work on groundbreaking equity transactions.
- Company: Elite US law firm in London with a prestigious Capital Markets practice.
- Benefits: Competitive Cravath-scale salary and exceptional market-leading benefits.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with direct access to experienced partners.
- Why this job: Gain invaluable experience in complex securities law and global transactions.
- Qualifications: 1-2 years PQE in equity capital markets and strong legal skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
We are currently working with an elite US law firm in London that is looking to hire a junior Equity Capital Markets Associate (1–2 PQE) into its highly regarded Capital Markets practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a lawyer looking to build a market-leading ECM practice within one of the most internationally recognised capital markets teams in the world. The team has advised on a number of the most significant and innovative equity transactions in recent years, including landmark London IPOs, dual listings, SPAC and de-SPAC transactions, and cross-border offerings involving issuers across Europe, the Middle East and emerging markets.
Recent matters have included:
- Advising the National Investment Fund of the Republic of Uzbekistan on its landmark IPO and dual listing on the London Stock Exchange and Tashkent Stock Exchange.
- Advising Canal+ on its London Stock Exchange listing following its spin-off from Vivendi.
- Advising Samsung on its direct listing of GDRs on the London Stock Exchange.
- Advising on one of the first London-listed de-SPAC transactions completed under the FCA's new SPAC regime.
- Advising investors on major cross-border equity financings involving London-listed vehicles.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Work on complex UK, European and US securities law matters, including SEC-registered offerings and Rule 144A transactions.
- Gain exposure to both equity and debt capital markets work, including investment grade and high-yield offerings.
- Join a genuinely integrated capital markets practice where UK, European and US securities lawyers work as one team rather than separate silos.
- Benefit from direct access to highly experienced partners and a lean team structure that offers significant responsibility from an early stage.
- Work on transactions involving leading issuers, financial institutions and sponsors from across the globe.
- Receive Cravath-scale compensation and market-leading benefits.
Candidate Requirements
• England
Capital Markets Associate employer: Buchanan
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