Capital Markets & Corporate Compliance Associate

Capital Markets & Corporate Compliance Associate (#986) - New York

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Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a corporate associate attorney with three to six years of experience to join the Capital Markets and Corporate Compliance practice group in our Toronto or New York office. This associate will have extensive knowledge of U.S. securities and corporate law and experience working with domestic and international companies, including China-based and other foreign private issuers.

• Three to six years of prior experience representing issuers and underwriters in capital markets and corporate law work, including U.S. federal and state securities laws with 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 at a large international law firm.
• U.S. law degree (J.D. or equivalent)
• At least one U.S. bar admission (New York bar admission preferred)
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• Strong client service mentality and cultural sensitivity

• Experience representing foreign private issuers
• Experience completing FINRA filings
• Knowledge of accounting and corporate finance is a plus

For New York applicants only, the salary range for this position is $220,000-$350,000. Pay is determined based on depth of experience in the practice area and the billable‑hours track. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

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.

Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients’ legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one‑third of Fortune 100 companies.

• Banking and Financial Institutions
• Development and Infrastructure
• Energy & Natural Resources
• Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
• Healthcare
• Technology

Dorsey accepts online applications at  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.

We are accepting applications for this position until March 31, 2026.