Corporate Associate (French Practice)

Who you are You are a highly motivated self-starter looking to propel your career to the next level in a thriving and collegial professional environment. About the Firm Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP (TKD) is an entrepreneurial, growing, and highly supportive firm located in New York City that focuses on serving middle‑market and larger business clients. What we do TKD’s French Practice advises French and francophone companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and individuals on their U.S. legal needs, providing strategic, transactional, and employment counsel across the full lifecycle of a client’s U.S. presence. Key areas of focus U.S. market entry planning and corporate structuring Formation and governance of U.S. subsidiaries and affiliates Mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, transaction documents, and post-closing integration Commercial agreements and cross-border transactions Employment law counsel (hiring, terminations, internal policy and procedure guidance) Intellectual property counsel and portfolio maintenance Ongoing corporate governance, compliance, and advisory matters Coordination with tax, immigration, labor, and regulatory teams to deliver integrated cross-border solutions Role Overview Associate in the French Practice supporting domestic and international clients with integrated corporate, employment, commercial, and cross-border legal needs. Essential responsibilities Oversee M&A and other corporate transactions, including due diligence, document review, identification of legal and commercial risks, drafting, and closing. Draft and review corporate and commercial agreements. Advise French clients on U.S. corporate governance and operational matters. Handle stock transfer agreements, joint venture arrangements, corporate reorganizations, mergers, “flip” transactions, and other strategic transactions. Review, draft, and negotiate general terms and conditions of sale, general terms and conditions of use, retail policies, and other B2B and B2C documentation. Provide practical legal advice on day‑to‑day company operations, including sale and purchase of goods and services, employment and contractor relationships, advertising, marketing, online publishing, e‑commerce, and privacy and cybersecurity compliance. Advise on intellectual property matters intersecting with corporate transactions, including reviewing IP ownership provisions, evaluating IP representations and warranties in M&A, assisting with licensing or technology‑related commercial agreements, and identifying IP‑related risks during due diligence. Coordinate with colleagues across practices to deliver integrated advice to French and multinational clients operating in the U.S. Qualifications and skills Admitted to practice in New York. Fluency in French is strongly preferred; additional language skills are a plus. Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in cross‑border business work. Comfortable managing a diverse range of matters simultaneously, with the ability to shift effectively between transactional work, commercial contracting, corporate governance, and ongoing client counseling in a fast‑paced practice. Demonstrated strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to work effectively with international clients and cross‑practice teams. Required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Working Arrangement Hybrid schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in‑office; option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Compensation & Benefits Annual base salary range: $130,000 – $215,000, based on experience, bar admissions, office location, and overall qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k); disability and life insurance; and paid time off (PTO). Equal Employment Opportunity TKD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace equal employment opportunity and inclusiveness. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, status as a veteran or active military service member, and pregnancy and lactation accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP