Hiring: Attorney, Investment Banking Company: Cantor Fitzgerald Location: New York, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:43:44 Target Skills & Keywords : Capital Markets, Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •5+ years of debt and/or equity capital markets legal experience at a top-tier law firm or investment bank. Required Skills: •Advise on legal, regulatory, and reputational matters for the Investment Banking Division. •Supervise outside counsel on various capital markets offerings, including IPOs, SPACs, and securitizations. •Review, negotiate, and draft transaction documents, such as engagement letters and underwriting agreements. •Coordinate globally with legal and compliance colleagues to stay updated on securities regulations. •Assist in obtaining internal approvals and ensuring proper governance for securities offerings. •Liaise with Investment Banking Compliance and Sales & Trading Legal to promote regulatory compliance. •Research and provide insights on new and proposed securities laws and regulations. •Actively facilitate and support creation of internal policies and procedures to maintain compliance. Qualifications: •3-5+ years of debt and/or equity capital markets legal experience at a top-tier law firm or investment bank. •Significant expertise in advising investment banks on IPOs, Shelf-takedowns, and other ECM deals. •Proficiency in negotiating with auditors and issuer's counsels for comfort letters and legal opinions. •Solid understanding of federal securities laws and New York/Delaware corporate law. •Strong drafting skills, particularly for engagement letters, NDAs, and purchase/placement agreements. •Excellent academic credentials, including a J.D. from an ABA-accredited US law school. •Admission to the NY State Bar in good standing is mandatory. •Willingness to take on drafting responsibilities and work with minimal precedents. •Exceptional writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills. •Demonstrated capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and interface with senior executives. Compensation: •3-5+ years of debt and/or equity capital markets legal experience at a top-tier law firm or investment bank Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!