Associate - Capital Markets (US Qualified)

Capital Markets Associate (US Qualified)

Placed by Fintelligent on behalf of a leading global law firm

Location: London
PQE: 2–4 Years (US-qualified)
Practice Area: Equity Capital Markets (ECM)
Qualification: US qualified attorney (top-tier firm experience preferred)

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About the Role

Fintelligent is partnering with a leading international law firm to recruit a US-qualified Associate into its London Capital Markets team.

This is a rare opportunity to join a truly integrated transatlantic ECM platform, working alongside English, US, French and German-qualified lawyers on some of the most complex and high-profile equity capital markets transactions globally. The team is particularly known for advising European and emerging markets issuers on major international offerings, often in coordination with broader debt, banking and M&A practices.

The successful candidate will be part of a high-performing cross-border team advising on sophisticated equity offerings across multiple jurisdictions and market structures.

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What You'll Do

• Advise clients on a broad range of equity capital markets transactions, including:
  • Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
  • Placings
  • Rights issues
  • Secondary equity offerings
  • Other listed equity financings
• Support integrated transactions alongside debt capital markets, banking and M&A teams.
• Draft, review and negotiate key transaction documentation.
• Provide advice on regulatory compliance, governance and market practice in equity capital markets.
• Deliver strategic, commercially focused legal advice to issuers and stakeholders.
• Manage and develop client relationships across cross-border mandates.
• Work closely with international teams to deliver seamless execution across jurisdictions.
• Contribute to transaction structuring and execution for European and emerging markets issuers.
• Participate in the full lifecycle of high-profile capital markets transactions.

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What We're Looking For

• Approximately 2–4 years' post-qualification experience as a US-qualified lawyer.
• Strong ECM experience gained at a top-tier US law firm.
• Experience advising on equity capital markets transactions for European and/or emerging markets issuers.
• Excellent drafting and written communication skills.
• Strong technical understanding of ECM products and transaction structures.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work in fast-paced, cross-border environments.
• Strong client service orientation with commercial awareness.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple jurisdictions and practice groups.
• Excellent academic record.

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Compensation

Compensation is highly competitive and aligned with leading international law firm market rates.

The package includes a discretionary year-end bonus and a comprehensive benefits offering, including private medical insurance, life assurance, enhanced family leave, travel insurance, wellness benefits, season ticket loan, gym allowance and extensive professional development opportunities.

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Additional Information

The firm operates a hybrid working model, typically requiring in-office attendance Monday to Thursday for full-time attorneys.

Associates benefit from a structured mentoring and integration programme, alongside extensive training through seminars, workshops, know-how sessions and cross-office knowledge sharing across the firm’s global platform.

Pro bono work is a core part of the firm’s culture, with lawyers encouraged to contribute to a range of community and charitable initiatives.

The firm is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to maintaining an inclusive working environment for all.