HYBRID Corporate Associate Attorney

THIS ROLE IS HYBRID

We are an Am Law 200 full service law firm helping businesses and individuals navigate important opportunities, complex challenges, and high stakes decisions. Our attorneys are respected for delivering thoughtful counsel, practical solutions, and an exceptional standard of client service. Talented professionals take on sophisticated work in a collegial environment where initiative is encouraged, collaboration comes naturally, and contributions are valued. Join us to expand your expertise, learn alongside accomplished colleagues, and make a meaningful difference for clients while building a rewarding legal career.

Compensation

$230k - $350k base + bonuses ($380k - $475k total comp)

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Corporate Associate to join our transactional team. The Corporate Associate will support complex corporate matters, including governance, commercial transactions, and equity financings, by providing practical legal advice, conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating agreements, and managing transaction processes. This role is ideal for an attorney with solid corporate transactional experience who can work independently and collaboratively across deal teams to deliver effective business-focused solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of corporate matters including entity formation, corporate governance, shareholder agreements, and routine commercial contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents such as purchase agreements, stock purchase/asset purchase agreements, investment/financing agreements, shareholder and investor agreements, and ancillary transaction documents.
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and equity financings; prepare diligence reports and identify key legal risks and solutions.
• Support mergers and acquisitions processes including deal structuring, negotiation strategy, preparation of transaction documents, and closing checklists.
• Assist with equity financing transactions, including private placements, subscription agreements, investor rights, and capitalization table management.
• Advise on joint venture formation and governance, prepare joint venture agreements, and help manage ongoing JV operations and disputes.
• Work on technology transactions and commercial agreements such as software licenses, SaaS agreements, and technology development and services contracts (nice-to-have experience).
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and cross-functional teams to manage timelines, prepare client memoranda, and communicate status updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain organized transaction files, ensure compliance with regulatory and firm policies, and support post-closing integration and filings.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience as an associate or attorney focusing on corporate transactions, with demonstrated involvement in M&A, equity financings, or similar deals.
• Practical experience with drafting and negotiating transaction documents and conducting deal due diligence.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, governance, securities basics, and transaction tax considerations.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters under deadline.
• Effective client communication and project management skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, equity financing, joint ventures, and technology transactions is highly desirable.
• Comfortable using document management systems and common legal research and productivity tools.