Debt Capital Markets Attorney

Overview

A legal team is seeking a Debt Capital Markets Counsel to join their Corporate and Securities group. This role focuses on bond issuances, capital-raising transactions, and covenant structuring, with an emphasis on high-yield and international debt offerings. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in U.S. securities law and SEC regulations governing debt securities, including experience advising on credit ratings, debenture offerings, and complex financing structures.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate bond offering documents, indentures, debentures, offering memoranda, and related covenant packages.
• Provide legal guidance on U.S. securities law and SEC regulations related to bond issuances, capital-raising strategies, and covenant structuring.
• Collaborate with issuers, underwriters, internal finance teams, and external counsel on high-yield, investment-grade, and cross-border debt capital markets transactions.
• Manage securities law, disclosure, and covenant compliance issues for clients in corporate and financial institution sectors.
• Monitor debt capital markets trends and regulatory developments under the Securities Act of 1933 to provide proactive, business-oriented counsel.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in debt capital markets, securities law, or related corporate finance practices.
• Strong knowledge of SEC regulations, bond offerings, covenant structures, and credit rating considerations.
• Proven track record advising clients on high-yield bond transactions, Rule 144A offerings, and international debt issuances.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Eurobonds, EMTN programs, and other cross-border debt offerings.
• Familiarity working directly with rating agencies, investment banks, and syndicate desks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 per year.
• Compensation decisions are based on factors including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Additional benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities.

Location

This role may involve collaboration across multiple jurisdictions; candidates must be licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.