Sr. Associate Attorney - Corporate (Newark)

Associate Attorney - CorporatePosition OverviewWe are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our corporate practice team. The successful candidate will provide practical, business-focused legal advice to clients on a broad range of corporate matters, including M&A, commercial agreements, corporate governance, financing transactions, and strategic alliances. This role combines transactional work, regulatory and compliance counseling, and client-facing advisory services. Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required. Please note this is not an in-house opportunity. Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise clients on general corporate matters, governance, and ongoing compliance obligations.Lead and support mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, including deal structuring, due diligence, drafting purchase agreements, and coordinating closings.Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements such as SaaS agreements, licensing, distribution, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, and strategic alliance documents.Assist with financing transactions, including drafting credit agreements, security documents, and related transactional documents.Counsel clients on employment-related issues and prepare employment agreements, severance arrangements, and restrictive covenant provisions.Manage corporate restructurings and advise on reorganizations, spin-offs, and related transactional matters.Provide regulatory and compliance advice across industries, ensuring clients meet statutory and contractual obligations.Coordinate cross-functional teams and outside counsel, supervise due diligence, and manage transaction timelines and budgets.Develop and maintain strong client relationships, participate in business development initiatives, and identify opportunities to expand client engagements.Mentor and supervise junior attorneys and paralegals, and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and process improvements.QualificationsJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to the New Jersey Bar (required).7+ years of experience in corporate law, with substantial transactional exposure (M&A, commercial agreements, or corporate finance preferred).Demonstrated experience with M&A, commercial contracts, SaaS/licensing agreements, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.Familiarity with corporate governance, compliance matters, financing transactions, and restructuring or insolvency-related issues.Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and project-management skills with attention to detail and commercial awareness.Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality work product under pressure.Benefits- Medical, dental & vision insurance- 401k- PTO- Bonus- Hybrid - Growth opportunities