Associate Attorney - Corporate

Associate Attorney - Corporate

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our corporate practice team. The successful candidate will handle transactional matters including M&A, financings, private placements and commercial agreements, provide pragmatic legal advice to businesses, manage deal processes from diligence through closing, and support partner-led client relationships across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of corporate agreements, including asset and stock purchase agreements, subscription agreements, shareholder agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Lead and support M&A transactions from initial engagement through due diligence, documentation and closing.
• Advise clients on financing transactions, private placements, and capital raising, and prepare related offering documents and compliance filings.
• Conduct legal due diligence and prepare diligence reports, issue lists and transaction summaries.
• Provide counsel on corporate governance matters, entity formation, restructurings and post-closing integrations.
• Coordinate with tax, regulatory and finance teams both internally and with external advisors to manage multi-disciplinary deal issues.
• Manage client communications, maintain client relationships, and support business development and pitching efforts.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys, associates and paralegals and review their work for quality and compliance.
• Maintain accurate time and billing records, and ensure adherence to firm policies and ethical rules.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar and/or Pennsylvania Bar required; admission to both NJ and PA Bars preferred.
• 8+ years of corporate transactional experience; candidates with 36 years of experience in M&A, financings or private placements strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with M&A, corporate finance, private placements, and commercial agreements.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills and attention to detail.
• Practical business sense and ability to explain complex legal issues to clients in clear, commercial terms.
• Excellent interpersonal, project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research and common document management tools; experience with due diligence platforms a plus.
• Commitment to professional ethics and maintaining client confidentiality.

Benefits

• - Competitive base salary
• - Origination and hours bonus programs
• - Comprehensive benefit package