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Corporate Associate – Capital Markets and Public Companies Group

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Fenwick & West LLP

Aug 29, 2024

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    Full-time
    Mid Level
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AI generated summary

  • You need 3+ years advising public companies/investment banks on SEC compliance and capital market transactions, with tech/life sciences experience preferred. Strong skills and bar admission required.
  • You will advise public companies on SEC compliance, governance, and capital market transactions, including IPOs and SPACs, while supporting technology and life sciences clients.

Requirements

  • - We are seeking a mid-level corporate associate with over three (3+) of experience advising public companies or investment banks for our Capital Markets and Public Companies group, in any of our Bay Area (Silicon Valley or San Francisco), Seattle, Santa Monica, New York or Washington D.C. offices
  • - Experience must include advising public companies with respect to SEC compliance, disclosure, governance and exchange matters, as well as representing either issuers or investment banks in capital market transactions, including IPOs, SPACs, direct listings and follow-on offerings
  • - Experience with, or affinity for, technology and/or life sciences companies is preferred
  • - Superior academic credentials and excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are required
  • - The candidate must be barred in the state of the office they are submitting their application for or are eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam
  • - To apply, please complete our online application and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript
  • - Agency recruiters: please submit separately via your agency's Workday portal

Responsibilities

  • - Seeking a mid-level corporate associate with over three (3+) of experience advising public companies or investment banks for our Capital Markets and Public Companies group
  • - Must have experience advising public companies with respect to SEC compliance, disclosure, governance and exchange matters
  • - Must have experience representing either issuers or investment banks in capital market transactions, including IPOs, SPACs, direct listings and follow-on offerings
  • - Experience with, or affinity for, technology and/or life sciences companies preferred
  • - Superior academic credentials and excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills required
  • - Candidate must be barred in the state of the office they are submitting their application for or are eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam
  • - To apply, please complete the online application and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript
  • - Agency recruiters to submit separately via their agency's Workday portal

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Corporate Associate – Capital Markets and Public Companies Group.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

A minimum of three (3+) years of experience is required for this position.

What type of companies does Fenwick's corporate group serve?

Fenwick's corporate group serves technology and life sciences companies at all stages of development, from early start-ups to mature, publicly traded corporations.

Is experience with SEC compliance necessary?

Yes, experience advising public companies with respect to SEC compliance, disclosure, governance, and exchange matters is necessary.

Are there specific locations from which this position can be filled?

Yes, this position can be filled from any of the following locations: Bay Area (Silicon Valley or San Francisco), Seattle, Santa Monica, New York, or Washington D.C.

What should applicants include in their application?

Applicants should complete the online application and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

What is the salary range for this position?

The anticipated salary range for this position is $260,000 - $390,000.

Is there a possibility for a bonus in this role?

Yes, a discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.

Are candidates required to be barred in the state of the office they are applying for?

Yes, candidates must be barred in the state of the office they are submitting their application for or must be eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam.

What benefits does the firm offer to employees?

Fenwick offers a comprehensive benefit program that includes Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing initiatives.

Providing legal services to the world's most innovative technology and life sciences companies.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1972
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Fenwick is a leading law firm, purpose-built to guide visionary tech and life sciences companies and their investors through every stage of growth, from startups securing their first round of funding to leading publicly-traded global enterprises. As one of Silicon Valley’s original legal practices, today we have over 500 lawyers, patent agents, engineers and scientists serving clients from seven offices located in innovation hubs across the United States and China. Named 2023 Life Sciences Practice Group of the Year by Law360, we are consistently ranked a Chambers first-tier firm for delivering the deep experience and technical skill that help innovators at the forefront of their industries redefine what’s possible.