Corporate Lawyer

Corporate Associate – Newark

Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. is a full-service commercial law firm with offices in New Jersey, New York and Florida. At Sills Cummis & Gross, our goal is to make sure you are exposed to high-profile cases and receive the necessary tools to exceed client expectations. Our attorneys are innovative, creative, and collaborative; giving you the platform to flourish in an environment where your ideas matter. When you join our group of attorneys, you will work alongside some of the best professionals in their field of practice who will mentor you and help develop your skills. The Firm not only makes a commitment to our clients, we also make a commitment to our attorneys. If you are ready to join an engaging, inclusive firm where you will have the ability to shape your future, view our open positions and apply.

The Firm’s highly credentialed and experienced corporate practice group attorneys handle a broad range of public and private transactional, compliance and corporate counsel assignments. Our clients are international and domestic investors, lenders, entrepreneurs and operating companies, from startups to small and midsized entities to Fortune 500 corporations. The Firm’s experience spans a diverse range of industries, including financial services, pharmaceutical and other life sciences, technology, insurance, real estate, construction, public utilities, health care, education, food and beverage, hospitality, media, consumer products and industrial manufacturing.

Our Corporate Practice Group is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Corporate Attorney with 7+ years of experience to join our New Jersey office. The ideal candidate will have significant experience handling sophisticated transactional, advisory, and general corporate matters for emerging growth and established companies across a range of industries, including life sciences.

Sills Cummis & Gross is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Represent clients in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, restructurings, and general corporate counseling.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including SaaS, licensing, distribution, supply, professional services, outsourcing, and product development agreements.
• Counsel clients on corporate governance matters, shareholder arrangements, employment agreements, and related disputes.
• Assist companies and investors with early-stage and venture capital financings, bank financings, strategic investments, and exit transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Collaborate closely with clients to provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions tailored to their objectives and industry context.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant corporate transactional experience.
• Must be admitted to the New Jersey bar; admission to the New York bar is strongly preferred (a plus).
• Strong experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and financing transactions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working collaboratively within a team.

Salary and Benefits

• $240,000 – $280,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and other firm-sponsored benefits and perks.