Capital Markets Associate

Corporate Finance & Securities Associates - 2–5PQE - Elite US Firm

A high-performing Corporate Finance & Securities team, led by a market-leading partner, is looking to grow with two associate hires at 2–5PQE. This is an opportunistic hire for a team already operating at capacity, with strong deal flow across equity capital markets, securities, and broader corporate transactions.

About the team:

• Led by a highly regarded, market-leading partner
• Partner-led environment with genuine visibility and progression opportunities
• Broad exposure across high-end corporate finance, securities and ECM matters — not a narrow specialist role
• Part of a wider, well-established international corporate practice

What they're looking for:

• 2–5PQE (hard cap) exceptional candidates below this range will be considered
• US qualified (essential)
• Graduate of an elite US law school (essential)
• Trained and qualified at a Magic Circle or Elite US firm
• Strong academic background with a technically excellent transactional record
• Broad experience across corporate finance, securities and capital markets work
• True generalists comfortable operating across corporate and ECM matters
• Relocation support available for the right candidate

Compensation & Benefits:

• Cravath scale elite US market-leading compensation
• Salary range for 2–5PQE: $245,000–$385,000
• Summer and year-end bonuses, plus sign-on bonuses available
• Choice of fixed or variable FX rate on pay
• Personalised, individual training plans for every associate
• Dedicated knowledge lawyers and talent development managers supporting each practice group
• 1:1 mentoring for every associate, alongside a wider support network
• Strong track record of secondments, including in-house placements and international rotations
• Access to bespoke US-focused training programmes for more senior associates
• Excellent office environment collaborative culture, open-door policy across partners and associates, and strong social scene

Process: Typically a 2–3 stage process an initial partner meeting, follow-up partner/team discussions, and a final stage where required.

This is a highly selective search for top-tier, US-qualified generalists looking to work directly with a leading name in the market, maintain a broad corporate and capital markets skillset, and build genuine visibility within a high-performing, partner-led team offering elite compensation and deal flow.