Capital Markets & Corporate Compliance Associate (#961) - New York

Dorsey & Whitney LLP
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, flex time, 401(k), remote work
United States, New York, New York
Jul 14, 2025
Job Description The New York Capital Markets & Corporate Compliance Associate will utilize extensive knowledge of US securities and corporate law and experience working with domestic and international companies, including China-based companies, to work directly with partners and lead on sophisticated securities and corporate matters alongside colleagues who support training and advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment; focus on capital markets and corporate law work, including U.S. federal and state securities laws; utilize strong working knowledge of '33 and '34 Act regulations and compliance, as well as experience working on initial public offerings, PIPEs, SPACs and De-SPACs and general corporate experience in the practice of law. Remote work allowed up to 40% of the time, depending on the requirements of the partner. Annual salary between: $325,000 - $375,000 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HCRA, HSA, EAP, PTO, dependent care reimbursement, paid parental leave, family support benefits, 401k, commuter benefits, life insurance and AD&D, short and long-term disability benefits, LinkedIn Learning, UNUM travel assistance, AAA discount, student loan refinancing, employer discounts. Job Requirements Requires a U.S. law degree (J.D.) or Master of Law (L.L.M.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited U.S. law school or equivalent; New York attorney license in good standing (or equivalent as authorized by the New York State Bar); and three years of experience with the following: (a) drafting registration statements on Forms S-1, F-1, S-3 and F-3; (b) drafting of annual reports on Form 10-K and 20-F, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, Forms 8-K and 6-K and proxy statements, as well as preparing materials for annual and special meetings and counseling clients on NYSE and Nasdaq listing standards and stock exchange rules; (c) '33 and '34 Act regulations and compliance; (d) working on initial public offerings, PIPEs, SPACs and De-SPACs; (e) drafting securities filings, including Schedules 14A, 14C, 13D, 13G, and Section 16(b) filings; (f) drafting bylaws, board resolutions, incorporation/formation documents, LLC operating agreements, subscription agreements, trust agreements, insider letters, underwriting agreements, and other corporate governance documents, and opinion on corporate and securities laws; (g) advising reporting companies on certain corporate actions including name and ticker changes, reverse stock split, filing FINRA and Secretary of State notices; (h) experience working with domestic and international companies, with a particular emphasis on China-based companies; and (i) experience working with Chinese based-law firms. Experience may be gained concurrently. Remote work allowed up to 40% of the time, depending on the requirements of the partner. Dorsey offers a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to attorneys working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey's benefits package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; flexible time off; up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for attorneys who give birth; paid holidays; adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. Where applicable, attorneys may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or a productivity bonus, clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses. First-year associates are also eligible for a salary advance and bar review stipend. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may result in taxable income to the recipient.) You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Dorsey participates in E-Verify. How to Apply Dorsey accepts online applications at https://www.dorsey.com/careers. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy, and lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in connection with the application or interview processes, or you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5033.