Capital Markets & Corporate Compliance Associate (#986) - New York

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a corporate associate attorney with three to six years of experience to join the Capital Markets and Corporate Compliance practice group in our Toronto or New York office. This associate will have extensive knowledge of U.S. securities and corporate law and experience working with domestic and international companies, including China-based and other foreign private issuers.

Qualifications

Three to six years of prior experience representing issuers and underwriters in capital markets and corporate law work, including U.S. federal and state securities laws with strong working knowledge of ‘33 and ‘34 Act regulations and compliance, as well as experience working on initial public offerings, PIPEs, SPACs and De‑SPACs and general corporate experience at a large international law firm.

U.S. law degree (J.D. or equivalent)

At least one U.S. bar admission (New York bar admission preferred)

Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills

Excellent time management and project management skills

Strong client service mentality and cultural sensitivity

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with PRC firms and/or experience representing foreign private issuers

Mandarin Chinese fluency a plus

Knowledge of accounting and corporate finance is a plus

For New York applicants only, the salary range for this position is $220,000-$350,000. Pay is determined based on depth of experience in the practice area and the billable‑hours track. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender‑affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Basic and optional life insurance

Short and long‑term disability

Flexible time off

Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6‑8 weeks of paid short‑term disability for attorneys who give birth

Paid holidays

Adoption assistance

Healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre‑tax reimbursement accounts

Back‑up child and elder care program

Education and college advising program

Virtual tutoring

Wellbeing programs and activities

Mass transit program (certain offices)

Travel assistance program

24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost

Discretionary bonus and/or a productivity bonus, clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses (where applicable)

First‑year associates are also eligible for a salary advance and bar review stipend (some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may result in taxable income to the recipient)

You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally‑protected status.

Dorsey participates in E‑Verify.

About Dorsey Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients’ legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one‑third of Fortune 100 companies.

Industries

Banking and Financial Institutions

Development and Infrastructure

Energy & Natural Resources

Food, Beverage & Agribusiness

Healthcare

Technology

Among Dorsey’s many distinguished alumni are U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser, Minnesota’s first woman judge Betty Washburn, former U.S. Vice President and Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York Zachary Carter, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work.

Recognition

Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)

Best Law Firms for Women (Seramount)

100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)

Top 100 Adoption‑Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

How to Apply Dorsey accepts online applications at https://www.dorsey.com/careers. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious‑based accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy, and lactation‑related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in connection with the application or interview processes, or you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612‑492‑5033.

We are accepting applications for this position until March 31, 2026.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

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