Corporate Associate Attorney - Public Companies and Capital Markets at Pernini Compa

CORPORATE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY PUBLIC COMPANIES & CAPITAL MARKETS FOCUS

Preferred Locations:
San Francisco, CA | Palo Alto, CA

Additional Location Available:
Austin, TX

A leading AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a driven Associate Attorney to join its leading Corporate Practice Group
, focusing on public companies and capital markets matters. This is a dynamic opportunity to work with an expansive client base of innovative technology and life sciences companies on high-impact transactions and complex regulatory issues.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
  .
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction
  , in good standing.
• 4–6 years of substantive experience advising public companies on SEC reporting and compliance
  , corporate governance
  , and related regulatory matters.
• Demonstrated experience representing issuers and/or investment banks in capital markets transactions
  , including IPOs
  , equity and debt offerings
  , private investment in public entities
  , and at-the-market offerings
  .
• Familiarity with Nasdaq and NYSE listing rules and public company disclosure requirements
  .
• Experience advising technology and/or life sciences clients is strongly preferred
  .
• Excellent communication, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise public company clients on ongoing SEC reporting obligations
  , governance practices
  , and compliance with federal securities laws and stock exchange regulations.
• Represent issuers and investment banks in a wide range of capital markets transactions, including public offerings
  , private placements
  , and follow-on offerings
  .
• Draft and review
  registration statements,
  prospectuses
  , offering memoranda
  , and other securities filings
  .
• Provide counsel on disclosure issues
  , proxy statements
  , shareholder engagement
  , and board governance matters.
• Work closely with emerging and mature companies in the technology and life sciences sectors.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients on legal strategies and business objectives.

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-performing corporate group that's deeply embedded in the innovation economy
. Associates here gain direct client exposure, mentorship from leading securities and governance experts, and the chance to play a key role in transformational deals
. With a collaborative culture,
cutting-edge client base
, and robust professional development programs, our client offers an ideal platform to grow your capital markets and public company expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary
  : $310,000 – $390,000 , commensurate with experience.
• Discretionary merit bonus eligibility
  .
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
  :
  Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA with firm contribution; FSAs; back-up child care; and commuter benefits.
• Additional Perks
  :
  Include family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg freezing), wellness reimbursements, behavioral health support, and pet insurance, among others.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter
, resume
, law school transcript
, and deal sheet/list of representative transactions for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.