The California Capital Markets market is showing clear signs of acceleration — and firms are moving fast to secure the right talent.
This week, a Class of 2021 Capital Markets associate we represent received interview requests from five leading platforms within days of becoming active.
The associate’s experience includes representing issuers and investment banks on IPOs, advising on secondary offerings, working on debt issuances, supporting at-the-market offerings, and handling venture financings in the tech and life sciences sectors.
It’s a telling sign of the current market: for associates with West Coast deal experience, firms are acting quickly — and in some cases, offering sign-on incentives — to secure top performers before Q4 begins.
Live Opportunities Across California
We are currently representing multiple Capital Markets openings across Am Law 20 firms in California.
Roles span San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Los Angeles — and offer exposure to IPOs, secondary offerings, debt issuances, at-the-market offerings, and venture financings in tech, life sciences, and other growth industries.
We are particularly keen to speak with:
- Class of 2022 and more senior associates ready to join larger, more active platforms.
- Associates seeking broader sector exposure and direct client contact.
- Lawyers aiming to position themselves for long-term progression in top-ranked Capital Markets groups.
Firm Culture Highlights
These opportunities sit within platforms known for:
- Leading roles on headline-making transactions with significant deal size and complexity.
- Cross-border exposure, working closely with colleagues in global offices on international mandates.
- An exceptional client base, spanning market-leading corporates, growth-stage companies, and leading investment banks.
- A genuinely collaborative culture, seeking like-minded lawyers who want to take the firm’s Capital Markets offering even further.
If you’re considering a move before Q4, this is the time to have a conversation. The market is primed for movement, processes are moving quickly, and elite opportunities are available for the right candidates.
Connect with our LA-based team to learn more about current opportunities.
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