Associate - Capital Markets (US Qualified)

Fintelligent is partnering with a leading international law firm to recruit a US-qualified Associate into its London Capital Markets team. This is a rare opportunity to join a truly integrated transatlantic ECM platform, working alongside English, US, French and German-qualified lawyers on some of the most complex and high-profile equity capital markets transactions globally. The team is particularly known for advising European and emerging markets issuers on major international offerings, often in coordination with broader debt, banking and M&A practices. The successful candidate will be part of a high-performing cross-border team advising on sophisticated equity offerings across multiple jurisdictions and market structures.

What You'll Do

• Advise clients on a broad range of equity capital markets transactions, including:
• Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
• Placings
• Rights issues
• Secondary equity offerings
• Other listed equity financings
• Support integrated transactions alongside debt capital markets, banking and M&A teams.
• Draft, review and negotiate key transaction documentation.
• Provide advice on regulatory compliance, governance and market practice in equity capital markets.
• Deliver strategic, commercially focused legal advice to issuers and stakeholders.
• Manage and develop client relationships across cross-border mandates.
• Work closely with international teams to deliver seamless execution across jurisdictions.
• Contribute to transaction structuring and execution for European and emerging markets issuers.
• Participate in the full lifecycle of high-profile capital markets transactions.

What We're Looking For

• Approximately 2–4 years' post-qualification experience as a US-qualified lawyer.
• Strong ECM experience gained at a top-tier US law firm.
• Experience advising on equity capital markets transactions for European and/or emerging markets issuers.
• Excellent drafting and written communication skills.
• Strong technical understanding of ECM products and transaction structures.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work in fast-paced, cross-border environments.
• Strong client service orientation with commercial awareness.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple jurisdictions and practice groups.
• Excellent academic record.

Compensation

Compensation is highly competitive and aligned with leading international law firm market rates. The package includes a discretionary year-end bonus and a comprehensive benefits offering, including private medical insurance, life assurance, enhanced family leave, travel insurance, wellness benefits, season ticket loan, gym allowance and extensive professional development opportunities.

Additional Information

The firm operates a hybrid working model, typically requiring in-office attendance Monday to Thursday for full-time attorneys. Associates benefit from a structured mentoring and integration programme, alongside extensive training through seminars, workshops, know-how sessions and cross-office knowledge sharing across the firm’s global platform. Pro bono work is a core part of the firm’s culture, with lawyers encouraged to contribute to a range of community and charitable initiatives. The firm is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to maintaining an inclusive working environment for all.