Equity Capital Markets Attorney - NY Based

Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom

We are seeking an Equity Capital Markets Counsel to join our Corporate and Securities team. This role centers on IPO execution, SEC reporting and compliance, and equity transaction structuring. We are looking for a hands-on attorney with a proven track record advising on initial public offerings, registration statements, and ongoing Securities Exchange Act of 1934 obligations, as well as supporting corporate governance and shareholder rights matters. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience across the **equity lifecycle - from pre-IPO readiness and filings to post-IPO compliance and equity offerings -**along with strong transactional and regulatory capabilities in corporate securities and equity capital markets.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating equity offering documentation, stock purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and related corporate governance materials.
• Providing legal guidance on IPO processes, SEC filings, corporate governance matters, and shareholder rights.
• Collaborating with internal legal, finance, and executive teams, as well as external counsel, underwriters, and regulators, on public offerings and equity capital markets transactions.
• Managing securities law and corporate governance issues for clients in public and pre-IPO companies across various industries.
• Staying ahead of equity capital markets developments and evolving SEC rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide proactive counsel.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in equity capital markets, securities law, or corporate transactions.
• Strong knowledge of IPO execution, SEC reporting requirements, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
• Proven track record of advising clients on equity offerings, registration statements, and corporate governance matters.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with drafting and managing registration statements and ongoing public company compliance.
• Familiarity with working alongside investment banks and underwriters on IPOs and follow-on offerings.

Compensation:

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.  Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom:

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom. 

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.  

Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an 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, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) 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.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data privacy notice is available here.   

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  

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