Corporate Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Associate Attorney
Rochester, New York

Insero Talent Solutions is partnering with a highly reputable and growing law firm in search of a Corporate Associate Attorney to join its expanding transactional practice.

The Corporate Associate Attorney will play a key role in advising privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors on a broad range of corporate and business law matters. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with clients, manage sophisticated transactional work, and build lasting business relationships while collaborating closely with experienced attorneys.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to continue developing a corporate practice within a collaborative boutique law firm that values practical legal counsel, entrepreneurial thinking, and exceptional client service. With a clear path for professional growth and partnership, the firm provides attorneys with meaningful responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact on both clients and the practice.

Responsibilities:

• Represent closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors in a variety of corporate and transactional matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements for asset and stock transactions.
• Advise clients on entity formation, business structuring, and corporate governance matters.
• Prepare and negotiate operating agreements, shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, and other governing documents.
• Counsel clients on member and shareholder buy-ins, buy-outs, and ownership transitions.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to privately held companies on day-to-day corporate matters.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate transactions, and private financing matters, as experience permits.

Requirements :

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in New York (or eligibility for admission).
• 3+ years of corporate and transactional legal experience.
• Experience representing closely held businesses and business owners, preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Client-focused mindset with strong business judgment and an entrepreneurial approach to practicing law.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.