Corporate Transactions Attorney M&A & Mentorship Path

Pay: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a rare succession opportunity with the potential to inherit an established book of business and build a thriving corporate law practice.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys who are committed to mentorship, collaboration, and your long-term career success.
• Handle sophisticated mergers and acquisitions, commercial agreements, and meaningful corporate transactions for a diverse client base.
• Enjoy a clear path toward increased responsibility, professional development, and future leadership opportunities.
• Receive a competitive compensation package with an annual bonus, comprehensive benefits, and retirement contributions.
• Join a welcoming, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued and your career can truly flourish.

Location: Hartford, CT. This is a primarily on-site position in our Hartford office, with potential hybrid flexibility based on individual circumstances. We welcome candidates throughout Hartford County and surrounding Connecticut communities.

Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of corporate transactional legal experience, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and commercial or corporate transactional drafting. Connecticut Bar admission or the ability to become admitted promptly is required. We welcome attorneys from law firms, in-house legal departments, and solo practices.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established, full-service Connecticut law firm with a respected corporate and business law practice. Our attorneys work with businesses, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, and individuals, providing practical legal solutions to complex challenges.We believe in fostering a collaborative, supportive workplace where talented attorneys can grow professionally, build lasting client relationships, and develop rewarding careers. We are excited to welcome a motivated Corporate Transactions Attorney who shares our commitment to excellent client service.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Corporate Transactions Attorney to join our business law team. This position offers the chance to work on sophisticated transactions while preparing for an exciting long-term succession opportunity.

• Represent clients in mergers, acquisitions, and a broad range of business transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, purchase agreements, and corporate transactional documents.
• Advise businesses on corporate governance, entity formation, and general corporate matters.
• Conduct due diligence and assist with structuring, negotiating, and closing transactions.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys to develop practical, business-focused legal strategies.
• Build meaningful client relationships while gradually assuming greater responsibility for an established practice.
• Contribute to the continued success and growth of our corporate and business services team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 3+ years of corporate transactional legal experience.
• Hands-on experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and corporate transactional documents.
• Active Connecticut Bar admission in good standing or ability to become admitted promptly.
• Strong negotiation, communication, organizational, and client relationship skills.
• Previous law firm experience preferred, although attorneys with in-house or solo practice backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with commercial financing, private funds, or corporate governance is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer more than just a great place to practice law. We provide an opportunity to build a lasting career with meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and a clear path toward professional advancement.

You will have the unique opportunity to work closely with established attorneys, develop trusted client relationships, and position yourself to eventually take over an existing book of business.

Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, firm-paid life insurance, a 401(k) with employer contributions, paid time off, parental leave, and annual bonus opportunities.

If you are a motivated corporate attorney looking for meaningful work, professional growth, and a long-term future with a collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance