Associate / Attorney -Capital Markets

Capital Markets Associate | Houston, TX | Hybrid | Mid-Level | $235,000–$365,000 + BonusWatts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law-ranked global full-service firm seeking a mid-level Capital Markets Associate to join its Houston office on a hybrid basis.This opportunity offers direct access to high-value securities offerings for major financial institutions, multinational corporations and other sophisticated clients.You will work closely with senior partners, assume substantive responsibility for active transactions and gain exposure to cross-border matters within a collaborative international platform offering strong professional development and long-term advancement potential.Company Highlights

• Join an Am Law-ranked global firm with Chambers and Legal 500 recognised corporate capabilities
• Access an international platform of approximately 1,500 attorneys across nearly 30 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia
• Work on sophisticated matters for multinational corporations, financial institutions, energy companies, technology businesses and other major clients
• Join a well-established capital markets practice handling IPOs, follow-on offerings, debt offerings and complex private placements
• Benefit from a collaborative, inclusive and partner-led culture focused on accessibility, teamwork and mentorship
• Gain meaningful responsibility and direct partner access as part of active deal teams
• Work within a firm recognised for innovation, legal technology and AI-enabled service delivery
• Access structured training, career-development and secondment opportunities
• Contribute to a strong pro bono culture supporting community initiatives and access to justiceThe Role
• Represent underwriters, issuers and placement agents in public and private securities offerings
• Advise on IPOs, follow-on equity offerings, debt offerings and private placements
• Draft and negotiate offering documents, purchase agreements, disclosure materials and related securities documentation
• Assume increasing ownership of transaction workstreams from initial structuring through closing
• Conduct and coordinate securities-law due diligence and disclosure review
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, investment banks and other professional advisers
• Manage transaction timelines, coordinate closing requirements and help resolve legal and commercial issues
• Work closely with senior partners and attorneys across the firm’s international corporate platform
• Collaborate with colleagues in related energy, financial services and corporate practicesIdeal Candidate ProfileThe firm is seeking an attorney with:
• Three to five years of capital markets and securities-offerings experience
• Experience gained within a sophisticated law firm or comparable transactional environment
• Proven experience representing underwriters, issuers or placement agents
• Substantive exposure to IPOs, follow-on offerings, debt offerings or private placements
• Strong drafting, securities-law, disclosure and transaction-management skills
• The ability to manage multiple workstreams and communicate effectively with sophisticated clients
• Strong academic credentials, with particular emphasis placed on the quality of the candidate’s transactional experience
• Active admission to the Texas Bar or the ability to obtain admission promptly
• The ability to work from the Houston office four days per weekCompensation and Benefits
• Base salary of $235,000–$365,000, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunity aligned with comparable Am Law firms
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance and additional wellbeing benefits
• Paid family leave and firm-paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition assistance and professional-development support
• Access to structured training, mentorship and potential secondment opportunitiesLocation and Working ArrangementThis position is based in Houston, Texas and operates on a hybrid basis, with attorneys expected to work from the office four days per week.Discreet Conversations WelcomeAll discussions and applications will be handled in strict confidence.#LegalCareers #AttorneyJobs #CorporateLaw #CapitalMarkets #SecuritiesLaw #HoustonJobs #TexasLawyers #AmLawCareers #TransactionalAttorney #CorporateAssociate #SecuritiesAssociate #LawFirmJobs #MidLevelAssociate #LateralHiring #LegalRecruitment