Transactional Associate Attorney- Mid Level

Since 1933, Stark & Stark has developed innovative legal solutions to meet our client's needs. With experienced attorneys in more than 30 practice areas, and a philosophy of putting the law to work for our clients is the basis for building and maintaining our practice.The candidate will work on purchase and sale transactions from inception through closing, including drafting and negotiating primary and ancillary documents for M&A and similar transactions and documentation of entity formation and equity sharing arrangements. Advise clients on business structures, compliance issues, and strategic planning. Conduct due diligence on corporate, financial, and regulatory matters to identify risks and opportunities. Prepare legal opinions and memoranda on transactional and corporate matters. The candidate will work closely with other attorneys and paralegals, correspond and communicate with clients’ business and legal personnel, and coordinate with attorneys across other practice disciplines.BenefitsStark & Stark is committed to the health and well-being of its staff members. The firm offers a full range of benefits, including traditional major medical and hospitalization coverage, a prescription plan, a dental plan, a vision plan, life insurance, accidental death, and dismemberment coverage, a profit sharing, and a 401(k) plan, paid vacation, and paid holidays.Mansfield RuleAs part of its continued efforts to actively recruit and advance the recruitment, development, and promotion of diverse lawyers Stark & Stark is participating in Diversity Lab’s Midsize Mansfield Rule initiative. The Mansfield Rule is named for Arabella Mansfield, the first woman admitted to practice law in the United States. It measures whether law firms affirmatively consider diverse lawyers for hiring, advancement, and significant leadership roles.Under this initiative, we strive for a candidate pool consisting of at least 30% women, attorneys from underrepresented racial and/or ethnic groups, lawyers with disabilities, and/or LGBTQ+ attorneys. The Mansfield Rule initiative also includes a commitment by Stark & Stark to be transparent in our internal governance, particularly with our selection guidelines and job descriptions for firm management roles and committees.5-7 years of practice experience required.Exceptional interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, written and verbal communication skills.Excellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail and accuracy.The right candidate is an analytical thinker with a business mind.Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, and M&A transactions.Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and to interact directly with clients.Admission in New Jersey is required. Admission in Pennsylvania or New York is bonus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stark & Stark P C