Capital Markets Lawyer
We are currently seeking a Capital Markets Lawyer to support Axiom clients across leading financial institutions, investment banks, broker‑dealers, corporates and other organisations active in the domestic and international capital markets. In this role, you will provide practical, commercially focused legal advice on a broad range of capital markets transactions, working closely with business units, legal teams, bankers, issuers and external counsel from initial transaction planning through execution and closing.
Responsibilities
* Provide legal advice and support on capital markets transactions for a wide range of domestic and international issuers and debt, equity and equity‑linked products, including registered offerings, exempt offerings, private placements and other securities transactions.
* Draft, amend, review and advise on a broad range of pre‑transaction and transaction documents, including engagement letters, offering documents, underwriting agreements, purchase agreements, disclosure materials, comfort letters, opinions, closing deliverables and related transaction documentation.
* Advise business units, legal teams and other stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle, from initial pitch and structuring discussions through due diligence, documentation, execution and closing.
* Work collaboratively with internal legal teams, associates, partners, bankers, business stakeholders and external counsel to manage transaction processes, coordinate closings and ensure key legal, regulatory and commercial considerations are addressed.
* Support due diligence reviews, disclosure analysis, transaction risk assessments and securities law considerations in connection with capital markets transactions across a range of issuer types, jurisdictions and product structures.
Minimum Qualifications
* Qualified lawyer licensed to practise law and in good standing.
* Demonstrated experience advising on capital markets transactions, including registered and exempt offerings of debt, equity and equity‑linked securities.
* Experience representing or advising broker‑dealers, investment banks, financial institutions, issuers or other market participants on capital markets transactions.
* Strong experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating capital markets transaction documentation and advising on securities law, disclosure, due diligence and closing‑related matters.
* Excellent commercial awareness, stakeholder management skills and the ability to deliver pragmatic, business‑focused legal advice in a fast‑paced, transaction‑driven and highly regulated environment.
Compensation, Benefits & Location
This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.
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