Equity Capital Markets Attorney – Full-Time, NYC-Based (Hybrid)

About Axiom:

Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions ranging from individual secondees to fully integrated project teams that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. Join our innovative talent community and help drive impactful legal solutions to complex problems in various industries.

 

Job Description:

We’re looking for a full-time Capital Markets Attorney with strong Equity Capital Markets (ECM) experience to join our legal team. This role is ideal for someone who understands the fast-paced nature of equity offerings and brings a strong transactional background to support the execution of public and private equity deals. Candidates must be NYC-based and available to work on a hybrid in-office schedule.

 

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support across a range of equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs, follow-ons, PIPEs, and block trades.

• Partner closely with bankers, issuers, and internal teams to manage deal flow and execution.

• Review, draft, and negotiate offering documents, underwriting agreements, and disclosure materials.

• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters, including SEC, FINRA, and stock exchange rules.

• Work cross-functionally with internal legal, compliance, and business teams to navigate deal-specific issues and maintain execution excellence.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• JD with strong academic credentials and active bar membership in good standing.

• Extensive experience working on equity offerings and public company transactions, ideally from a top-tier law firm or in-house at a financial institution.

• Deep understanding of U.S. securities laws and regulations governing capital markets transactions.

• Proven ability to manage multiple deals and stakeholders in high-pressure environments.

• Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

 

Preferred Skills:

• Prior in-house legal experience in investment banking or capital markets.

• NYC-based and comfortable with a hybrid in-office work arrangement.

• Familiarity with cross-border equity offerings or emerging growth companies is a plus.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

 

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $150,000, and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401k, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development tools and resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alternative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

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