Corporate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Associate Attorney
Location: Manhattan, NYC (Fully On-Site; 4–5 days/week)

Role Overview:
We are seeking a Corporate Associate (2–4 years of experience) to join a high-performing corporate team. This is an immediate-need role for an attorney with a strong foundation in corporate transactional work, particularly sell-side M&A , who wants significant exposure to healthcare and defense contracting transactions .

Why This Role is Exciting:
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of complex, high-stakes deals while working closely with experienced attorneys. If you are ambitious, client-focused, and eager to grow your career in corporate transactions, this role provides a platform for professional development and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support sell-side M&A transactions , typically opposite private equity buyers or PE-backed buyers.

• Advise clients across industries, with a focus on healthcare (diagnostic labs, healthcare provider groups) and defense contracting .

• Occasionally support hospital-related clients on regulatory healthcare matters.

• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents, including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements.

• Conduct due diligence and provide strategic, business-minded advice throughout the transaction process.

• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys to manage deal execution and client relationships.

• Provide legal guidance that aligns with clients’ commercial strategy and business objectives.

What Makes This Role Unique:

• Work on complex, high-profile transactions across multiple industries.

• Gain deep exposure to defense contracting and healthcare deals , a niche area with strong growth potential.

• Operate in a fast-paced environment with significant client interaction and responsibility.

• Develop expertise in M&A transactions and healthcare regulatory matters while building career visibility.

Ideal Candidate:

• 2–4 years of corporate transactional experience (3+ years preferred).

• Healthcare industry experience or strong interest in learning healthcare transactions.

• Business-oriented mindset; understands how legal work ties into commercial strategy.

• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

• Licensed to practice in relevant jurisdiction; NY or FL bar admission preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: Starting at $175,000+

• Performance-Based Bonus: 10–20%

• Full benefits coverage

• Opportunity to work directly on high-impact transactions and gain career development