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Securities Associate Attorney

San Diego, CA · On-site

Though the position is located in Cooley's San Diego, CA office, this associate will be engaged on ... Three to five years of public securities/capital markets experience, * SEC and exchange reporting ...

Percy Towers

Securities Associate Attorney

New York, NY · On-site

$230K - $270K/yr

Securities & Capital Markets Counsel | Mid-Level Associate § Practice Area: Corporate Transactions / Capital Markets / Alternative Investment Vehicles § Location: New York, NY | Washington, D.C. § ...

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What is the difference between Securities Associate Attorney vs Securities Litigation Associate?

AspectSecurities Associate AttorneySecurities Litigation Associate
Primary FocusAdvising clients on securities laws, compliance, and transactionsHandling disputes and lawsuits related to securities
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, regulatory agenciesLaw firms, corporate legal teams, courts
Required CredentialsJD, passing the bar, knowledge of securities lawsJD, passing the bar, knowledge of securities regulations and litigation

While both roles require a JD and bar admission, Securities Associate Attorneys focus on advising clients on securities compliance and transactions, whereas Securities Litigation Associates handle disputes and legal proceedings related to securities issues. The roles differ mainly in their focus areas within securities law, but both require strong legal credentials and industry knowledge.

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Corporate & Securities Associate Attorney

Chicago, IL • On-site

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$310K - $420K/yr

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Chicago | Hybrid

Corporate & Securities Associate Attorney AmLaw 50 Opportunity Compensation

$310,000 – $420,000+

A premier AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a Corporate & Securities Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing emerging growth companies, mature businesses, private equity sponsors, investors, and public and private companies in sophisticated corporate transactions, securities matters, and strategic business counseling.

Ideal Background

4–7 years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience gained at a national or international law firm

Experience representing public and private companies, founders, investors, and private equity sponsors across a broad range of industries

Experience handling mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions, venture financings, growth equity investments, and other corporate finance transactions

Experience advising clients on general corporate matters, including entity governance, board matters, corporate structuring, and day-to-day business counseling

Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, strategic partnership agreements, investment documents, purchase agreements, stockholder agreements, and other complex corporate contracts

Experience with capital raising transactions, securities law matters, and corporate governance is preferred

Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary deal teams

Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills

Excellent academic credentials

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

Elite Corporate & Securities practice

Sophisticated M&A, financings, and strategic corporate transactions

Opportunity to advise innovative companies throughout every stage of the business lifecycle

Significant client interaction and early responsibility

Strong mentorship, professional development, and partnership-track opportunities

Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment with market-leading compensation and benefits

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