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About the Role

Seeking an Equity Capital Markets Counsel to join Axiom's Corporate and Securities team in Canada, focusing on executing transactions under the Securities Act of 1933 and providing robust transactional and regulatory support across the equity capital markets lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and regulatory support on IPOs and equity capital markets transactions led by the bank.
• Advise internal deal teams on structuring, documentation, and compliance with securities laws and stock exchange requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate prospectuses, underwriting agreements, and transaction-related documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external parties to ensure smooth execution of transactions and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in equity capital markets, securities law, or related corporate finance practices.
• Strong knowledge of SEC regulations, bond offerings, covenant structures, and credit rating considerations.
• Minimum of 3 years PQE as an Equity Capital Markets (IPO), preferably with a reputable law firm or financial institution.
• In-depth knowledge of IPO processes, equity offerings, and capital markets transactions.
• Familiarity with Canadian listing rules and relevant laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clients and internal teams.

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years
• 3 years PQE

Salary/Compensations

• $104,500-325,000 per year

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities and tools

About the Company

• For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology.
• We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers.
• Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.

Equal Opportunity

• Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
• Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process.