Job Description
Akerman LLP seeks an Associate with 2 to 4 years of securities and capital markets experience. The ideal candidate will have experience handling preparation of Exchange Act filings, such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and proxy statements, representing issuers and underwriters in equity and/or debt offerings, and counseling public companies on disclosure, corporate governance, and SEC and stock exchange reporting and compliance matters. Additional experience in general corporate and transactional matters is considered a plus. This position offers remote and hybrid work arrangements, and can be located in any Akerman office, with preference given to candidates who would work in our Miami, Fort Lauderdale or New York offices. Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly in the jurisdiction of resident office location is required. Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
About the Firm
Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com.
Firm Recognitions
- Top 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
- Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
- Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)
- 2026 Law Firm of the Year for Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (Best Lawyers)
- Ranked among the Top Large Law Firms for Diversity (Law360)
- Ranked among the Top 30 Large Law Firms for Gender Equity (Law360)
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.
Note to Search Firms
Akerman LLP will not accept unsolicited resumes or other unsolicited candidate information from Search Firms. Submissions will only be considered when a fully executed fee agreement is in place. Search firms should contact danielle.shannon@akerman.com for additional information.