Corporate Associate

About the Opportunity:

A leading national law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Corporate Associate to join its corporate practice in New York, NY. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 4–7 years of experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm and a strong background in corporate, commercial, and transactional matters.

The successful candidate will work with domestic and international companies, private equity funds, corporate strategic investors, and entrepreneurs on sophisticated transactions. The role offers opportunities to work closely with senior attorneys, founders, and CEOs while developing transaction management skills and building a professional practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle a broad range of corporate, commercial, and transactional matters.
• Support and manage mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and capital markets transactions.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, corporate formations, and securities law compliance.
• Assist with private equity and venture capital financings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, contracts, and other corporate agreements.
• Independently manage significant portions of transactions and coordinate deal teams, associates, and subject matter experts.
• Work closely with senior attorneys, founders, CEOs, and business stakeholders.
• Support clients across technology and consumer products industries.
• Contribute to client relationship development and marketing activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active New York State bar admission in good standing.
• Approximately 4–7 years of relevant corporate law experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm.
• Strong experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, capital markets, and commercial transactions.
• Experience with private equity and venture capital financings, corporate governance, and securities law compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage significant portions of complex transactions independently.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent written work product.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior attorneys, clients, and transaction teams.

Industry Focus:

• Technology
• Consumer Products

Compensation and Benefits:

• Annual base salary: $250,000–$290,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other employee benefits.