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Capital Markets Associate (3-5 yrs) – Am Law 50 Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search

Chicago, IL · Posted October 7, 2026

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About the job

About the Position:

Our client, an international Am Law firm, has an active need for a capital markets lawyer to join its highly regarded corporate practice as a mid-level associate in Chicago. This practice handles private and public market securities offerings and other capital markets transactions for a range of clients, including large, mid-cap and emerging growth companies, underwriters, placement agents, trustees, venture capital and private equity firms, family offices, and other investors.

Highlights:

· Chambers-ranked practice group

· First-rate opportunities for continued learning and development

· Careers Advisors program providing associates with at least one senior lawyer to rely on for career guidance and advice

· Strong dedication to pro bono efforts

Responsibilities:

· Represent underwriters, issuers and placement agents in IPOs, follow-on public offerings, private placements and other securities offerings

· Advise clients on a variety of domestic and cross-border capital-raising transactions

Required Qualifications:

· 3-5 years of U.S. capital markets experience

· Strong academic credentials

· ’34 Act experience is a plus

Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $235,000 – $365,000.