Equity Capital Markets Attorney - Canada

<h3><strong>Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom</strong></h3> <h3><strong>Location: Toronto </strong></h3> <p>We are seeking a <strong data-start="85" data-end="117">Equity Capital Markets Counsel</strong> to join our Corporate and Securities team in Canada. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience executing transactions under the <strong data-start="642" data-end="668">Securities Act of 1933</strong>, including <strong data-start="680" data-end="751">high-yield bonds, Rule 144A offerings, Eurobonds, and EMTN programs</strong>, along with robust transactional and regulatory capabilities across the equity capital markets lifecycle.</p> <h3><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3> <p></p> <ul> <li>Provide legal and regulatory support on IPOs and equity capital markets transactions led by the bank.</li> <li>Advise internal deal teams on structuring, documentation, and compliance with securities laws and stock exchange requirements.</li> <li>Draft, review, and negotiate prospectuses, underwriting agreements, and transaction-related documentation.</li> <li>Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external parties to ensure smooth execution of transactions and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Qualifications:</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong data-start="925" data-end="937">5+ years</strong> of experience in <strong data-start="955" data-end="1035">equity capital markets, securities law, or related corporate finance practices</strong>.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of <strong data-start="1062" data-end="1152">SEC regulations, bond offerings, covenant structures, and credit rating considerations</strong>.</li> <li>Minimum of 3 years PQE as a Equity Capital Markets (IPO), preferably with a reputable law firm or financial institution.</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of IPO processes, equity offerings, and capital markets transactions.</li> <li>Familiarity with Canadian listing rules and relevant laws and regulations </li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clients and internal teams</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Compensation:</strong></h3> <p>The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year.<strong> </strong>Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.</p> <h3><strong>About Axiom:</strong></h3> <p>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. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (<em>Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%</em>). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company