Equity Capital Markets Associate
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The Department
Skadden provides its clients with a complete suite of legal services for capital markets work, offering English and US law expertise under one roof, across ECM, English law DCM and US High Yield offerings. The team’s track record includes offerings on the LSE, NYSE and Nasdaq, and Euronext Amsterdam, as well as big-ticket public M&A transactions.
Our on-the-ground resources and experience in London allow us to anticipate and address the myriad compliance and regulatory challenges that can confront our clients on their securities offerings and as public companies. We also regularly advise on Board-related compliance matters, and provide strategic advice and support to our corporate, governmental and investment banking clients across EMEA.
The team’s work is frequently recognised in respected industry publications and rankings such as 2026 Tier 1 Law Firm for Capital Markets by Best Lawyers Best Law Firms, repeatedly named a Law360 Capital Markets Group of the Year including for 2025, and being consistently named one of the leading firms globally in capital markets by Chambers.
Person Specification
The new hire will join the London Capital Markets Group. We are looking for an individual with 2-3 years' relevant English post qualification experience in the London market, although those with less or more relevant experience will be considered on their merits.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients on complex ECM transactions, including IPOs, placings, rights issues, and other equity offerings.
- Provide support on UK public M&A transactions.
- Offer strategic guidance on regulatory compliance, governance, and market practices relevant to equity capital markets.
- Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents, ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Manage and develop client relationships, delivering clear, concise, and commercially focused legal advice.
- Collaborate with cross-border teams to deliver exceptional client service throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Requirements
- 2-3 years of relevant English post-qualification experience gained at a top tier London practice.
Remuneration
We pay generous rates and provide our lawyers with a highly competitive benefits package. The package includes
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Technology allowance
- 22 days holiday and 3 personal days
- Enhanced Family Leave
- Private medical insurance (Bupa)
- Permanent health insurance (Illness/Injury)
- Life assurance
- Gym allowance
- Travel Insurance
Mentoring and Hybrid Working
Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in our mentor program, Skadden Integration+, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions.
These efforts, along with our professional development and other Skadden benefits including a hybrid work model (which remains subject to review), consists of working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the office (for full-time attorneys), and living proximate to the office, underscores Skadden's long-standing commitment to investing in its people and culture.
Training and Development
Skadden has a sophisticated training program that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. We also pride ourselves on providing our lawyers with "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback. The formal training program includes:
- Regular team meetings.
- Regular know-how meetings.
- Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops for all levels covering legal topics relevant to the firm’s practice areas and skills. These are presented by partners and associates and external specialists, KC’s and other professionals.
- Live video-links to seminars presented across Skadden’s network of offices.
Pro bono
Pro bono is a core aspect of Skadden culture, and the firm dedicates approximately 3-5% of its total billable hours to pro bono matters. Our lawyers have an opportunity to get involved in a range of pro bono matters under the supervision of charities, on topics including family, welfare benefits, housing, and immigration, as well as corporate pro bono opportunities.