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**Equity Capital Markets Associate - Junior to Mid Level** - **Experience Level:** Junior to Mid Level - **Location:** London - **Department:** Capital Markets (US Practice) Skadden's leading capital markets team seeks a US qualified associate (2-4 PQE) with equity focus to strengthen its integrated trans-Atlantic team. Key responsibilities involve advising on ECM transactions, collaborating cross-border, and delivering exceptional client service. Requirements include relevant experience at a top US practice, ECM expertise, strong communication skills, and a proven track record of high academic achievement. Join Skadden's collaborative culture offering competitive benefits, mentoring programs, and hybrid work options.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- London
- Country
- United Kingdom
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description
Equity Capital Markets Associate - Junior to Mid Level
Capital Markets (US Practice), London
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- Experience level:Junior to Mid Level
- Term type:Permanent
- Department:Capital Markets (US Practice)
- Location:London
Skadden's Capital Markets team is consistently recognized as one of the top advisers on capital markets transactions and has acted on some of the largest and most complex offerings worldwide. We are one of the few major law firms with a London office that can offer a truly integrated trans-Atlantic team capable of advising on complex high yield and leveraged loan transactions. The strength of our US practice operating out of London, alongside our English, French and German practices, has meant that we have undertaken some of the highest-profile high yield offerings to date.
We operate as a single fully integrated team of English and US lawyers, working hand in hand with the English qualified associates in the London office and in close collaboration with Skaddens market-leading US capital markets practice.
We are looking for a US qualified capital markets associate with 2-4 years post-qualification experience, with a focus on equity capital markets. The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising European and emerging markets based issuers.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients on complex Equity capital markets transactions, including Initial public offerings, placings, rights issues, and other equity offerings.
- Support complex equity financings in close collaboration with debt capital markets, banking, and M&A teams
- Offer strategic guidance on regulatory compliance, governance, and market practices relevant to equity capital markets.
- Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents, ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Manage and develop client relationships, delivering clear, concise, and commercially focused legal advice.
- Collaborate with cross-border teams to deliver exceptional client service throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Requirements
- 2-4 years of relevant post-qualification experience gained at a top tier US practice.
- Strong experience in ECM transactions.
- Excellent written communication and drafting skills.
- Demonstrated initiative.
- Strong commitment to delivering high-quality work and exceptional client service.
- Proven record of high academic achievement.
We pay generous rates and provide our lawyers with a highly competitive benefits package. The package includes:
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Technology allowance
- 22 days holiday and 3 personal days
- Enhanced family leave
- Private medical insurance
- Permanent health insurance
- Life insurance
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Gym allowance
- Travel insurance
Mentoring and Hybrid Working
Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in our mentor program, Skadden Integration+, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions.
The program, along with our professional development and other Skadden benefits and hybrid work model consisting of working Monday through Thursday in the office (for full-time attorneys) underscores Skadden's long-standing commitment to investing in its people and culture.
Skadden has a sophisticated training program that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. We also pride ourselves on providing our lawyers with "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback. The formal training program includes:
- Regular team meetings.
- Regular know-how meetings and specific high yield know-how and training program.
- Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops for all levels covering legal topics relevant to the firms practice areas and skills. These are presented by partners and associates and external specialists, KCs and other professionals.
- Live video-links to seminars presented across Skaddens network of offices.
Pro bono
Pro bono is a core aspect of Skadden culture, and the firm dedicates approximately 3-5% of its total billable hours to pro bono matters. Our lawyers have an opportunity to get involved in a range of pro bono matters under the supervision of charities, on topics including family, welfare benefits, housing, and immigration, as well as corporate pro bono opportunities.
EEO Statement
Skadden is an Equal Opportunities Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees in relation to any protected characteristic including, but not limited to, race, color, religion or belief, nationality, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, adoption or disability.
Ahead of making your application, if you have any adjustments which you would like to make us aware of, please contact Daisy.Adams@skadden.com directly.
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Compensation
Not specified
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
**Equity Capital Markets Associate - Junior to Mid Level** - **Experience Level:** Junior to Mid Level - **Location:** London - **Department:** Capital Markets (US Practice) Skadden's leading capital markets team seeks a US qualified associate (2-4 PQE) with equity focus to strengthen its integrated trans-Atlantic team. Key responsibilities involve advising on ECM transactions, collaborating cross-border, and delivering exceptional client service. Requirements include relevant experience at a top US practice, ECM expertise, strong communication skills, and a proven track record of high academic achievement. Join Skadden's collaborative culture offering competitive benefits, mentoring programs, and hybrid work options.
Full Job Description
Equity Capital Markets Associate - Junior to Mid Level
Capital Markets (US Practice), London
Apply for Equity Capital Markets Associate - Junior to Mid Level
Enter details of the friend you want to send this vacancy to
- Experience level:Junior to Mid Level
- Term type:Permanent
- Department:Capital Markets (US Practice)
- Location:London
Skadden's Capital Markets team is consistently recognized as one of the top advisers on capital markets transactions and has acted on some of the largest and most complex offerings worldwide. We are one of the few major law firms with a London office that can offer a truly integrated trans-Atlantic team capable of advising on complex high yield and leveraged loan transactions. The strength of our US practice operating out of London, alongside our English, French and German practices, has meant that we have undertaken some of the highest-profile high yield offerings to date.
We operate as a single fully integrated team of English and US lawyers, working hand in hand with the English qualified associates in the London office and in close collaboration with Skaddens market-leading US capital markets practice.
We are looking for a US qualified capital markets associate with 2-4 years post-qualification experience, with a focus on equity capital markets. The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising European and emerging markets based issuers.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients on complex Equity capital markets transactions, including Initial public offerings, placings, rights issues, and other equity offerings.
- Support complex equity financings in close collaboration with debt capital markets, banking, and M&A teams
- Offer strategic guidance on regulatory compliance, governance, and market practices relevant to equity capital markets.
- Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents, ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Manage and develop client relationships, delivering clear, concise, and commercially focused legal advice.
- Collaborate with cross-border teams to deliver exceptional client service throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Requirements
- 2-4 years of relevant post-qualification experience gained at a top tier US practice.
- Strong experience in ECM transactions.
- Excellent written communication and drafting skills.
- Demonstrated initiative.
- Strong commitment to delivering high-quality work and exceptional client service.
- Proven record of high academic achievement.
We pay generous rates and provide our lawyers with a highly competitive benefits package. The package includes:
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Technology allowance
- 22 days holiday and 3 personal days
- Enhanced family leave
- Private medical insurance
- Permanent health insurance
- Life insurance
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Gym allowance
- Travel insurance
Mentoring and Hybrid Working
Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in our mentor program, Skadden Integration+, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions.
The program, along with our professional development and other Skadden benefits and hybrid work model consisting of working Monday through Thursday in the office (for full-time attorneys) underscores Skadden's long-standing commitment to investing in its people and culture.
Skadden has a sophisticated training program that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. We also pride ourselves on providing our lawyers with "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback. The formal training program includes:
- Regular team meetings.
- Regular know-how meetings and specific high yield know-how and training program.
- Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops for all levels covering legal topics relevant to the firms practice areas and skills. These are presented by partners and associates and external specialists, KCs and other professionals.
- Live video-links to seminars presented across Skaddens network of offices.
Pro bono
Pro bono is a core aspect of Skadden culture, and the firm dedicates approximately 3-5% of its total billable hours to pro bono matters. Our lawyers have an opportunity to get involved in a range of pro bono matters under the supervision of charities, on topics including family, welfare benefits, housing, and immigration, as well as corporate pro bono opportunities.
EEO Statement
Skadden is an Equal Opportunities Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees in relation to any protected characteristic including, but not limited to, race, color, religion or belief, nationality, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, adoption or disability.
Ahead of making your application, if you have any adjustments which you would like to make us aware of, please contact Daisy.Adams@skadden.com directly.
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