Associate – Capital Markets, Securities & M&A

Title: Capital Markets Associate (Remote)Salary: $150,000 - 200,000 Annually, Based on ExperienceLocation: United States

About Zarif Law Group P.C.As a growing corporate securities and M&A law firm serving clients across the globe, we specialize in providing strategic, business-forward legal guidance to companies, investment banks and investors at every stage of the corporate lifecycle, from startups to established enterprises. Our practice areas include capital markets and securities transactional law (including IPOs, SPACs and De-SPACs, general ‘34 Act compliance, ATM transactions, ELOCs, uplists, cross-listings, among others), M&A, corporate finance and general corporate finance/external general counsel matters. We pride ourselves on building long-term, trusted relationships with our clients and partners and delivering tailored legal solutions that align with real business objectives.

As a fast-growing firm, we foster an entrepreneurial environment where attorneys are encouraged to take ownership of their work, grow their own client base quickly, and carve out a clear path for long-term advancement, including a partnership track with clear, attainable metrics. We are seeking a Senior Capital Markets Associate Attorney with an entrepreneurial spirit that has at least 4 years of relevant experience incapital markets securities. This candidate should be passionate about sophisticated transactional work, an entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to grow their own client base with the support of the firm and its partners, and have the desire to work closely with both partners and clients on high-impact matters in a growth-oriented firm. They should require minimal supervision and be comfortable working directly with clients and external parties. To learn more, visit our website: www.zariflg.com.

Benefits:

・ Rolling bonus structure: eligible for periodic and end of year bonuses based on individual and firm performance, as well as origination bonuses for client origination on a monthly basis.

・ Remote: Can be based anywhere in the US with an active bar license in any state

・ 20 Total PTO days + firm-observed holidays

・ A healthcare stipend and participation in a group healthcare plan.

・ A professional development budget that includes bar license(s), CLEs, conferences & associated travel, and networking group memberships/events

・ Team-based gatherings

・ Full access to the firm’s accountants to help maximize your personal tax structure

・ A non-equity and equity partnership track

Responsibilities:

・ Draft and manage Exchange Act reporting and compliance, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 20-F, 8-K/6-K, and related filings (including Section 16 Forms 3/4/5 and Schedules 13D/13G, as applicable)

・ Draft and support Securities Act registration statements and offering documentation, including Forms S-1, S-3, S-4 and F-1, F-3, F-4, including SEC comment responses and EDGAR filings

・ Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and ancillary agreements for public offerings and private placements (e.g., purchase agreements, underwriting/placement agent agreements, registration rights agreements, warrants, closing deliverables/legal opinions)

・ Handle M&A and strategic transactions (public and private), including principal agreements, disclosure schedules, diligence, and closing mechanics

・ Advise on corporate governance and company maintenance, including board/stockholder consents, minutes, charter/bylaw matters, and related approvals.

・ Manage diligence and execution workstreams while coordinating with clients, bankers, auditors, transfer agents, filing agents, and counterparties to drive transaction closings

 Requirements:

・ JD from an accredited law school & an active bar admission in the US

・ 4+ years of hands-on experience in capital markets/securities compliance, including experience in leading IPOs, follow-on public offerings, ELOCs and ATM transactions from start to finish

・ A strong background in corporate governance, Nasdaq, NYSE, OTC and SEC compliance matters, rules and regulations

・ Demonstrated experience drafting and managing Exchange Act filings (including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K/6-K), and supporting Securities Act registration statements (including S-1/S-3/S-4 and/or F-1/F-3/F-4)

・ Experience drafting and negotiating public offering/private placement transaction documents, including purchase/underwriting/placement documentation and common ancillary agreements (e.g., registration rights, warrants, lock-ups)

・ Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and due diligence skills

・ A desire to carve take ownership of their own career with guidance, mentorship and support of the firm.

Zarif Law Group P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located remotely within the United States. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.