Corporate Associate (French Practice)

Essential responsibilities Overseeing M&A and other corporate transactions, including due diligence, document review, identification of legal and commercial risks, drafting, and closing Drafting and reviewing corporate and commercial agreements Advising French clients on U.S. corporate governance and operational matters Handling stock transfer agreements, joint venture arrangements, corporate reorganizations, mergers, “flip” transactions, and other strategic transactionsReviewing, drafting, and negotiating general terms and conditions of sale, general terms and conditions of use, retail policies, and other B2B and B2C documentation Providing practical legal advice on day-to-day company operations, including the sale and purchase of goods and services, employment and contractor relationships, advertising, marketing, online publishing, e-commerce, and privacy and cybersecurity compliance Advising on intellectual property matters intersecting with corporate transactions, including reviewing IP ownership provisions, evaluating IP representations and warranties in M&A, assisting with licensing or technology-related commercial agreements, and identifying IP-related risks during due diligence Coordinating with colleagues across practices to deliver integrated advice to French and multinational clients operating in the U.S. Qualifications and skills Candidates must be admitted to practice in New York Fluency in French is strongly preferred, with additional language skills considered a plus. An entrepreneurial mindset and an interest in cross-border business work are highly valued. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a diverse range of matters simultaneously, with the ability to shift effectively between transactional work, commercial contracting, corporate governance, and ongoing client counseling in a fast-paced practice. Candidates should demonstrate strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to work effectively with international clients and cross-practice teams. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Schedule TKD is currently maintaining a hybrid schedule structured as Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in-office with the option to be remote Monday and Friday. Compensation & benefits The good faith base annual salary range for this position is a minimum of $130,000 to a maximum of $215,000. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, applicable bar admissions, office location, and the candidate's overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm. Market and Firm factors are also considered. Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance; 401K, disability, life insurance, and Paid Time Off (PTO). Equal Employment Opportunity TKD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace equal employment opportunity and inclusiveness. We prohibit discrimination based on, among other characteristics, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, status as a veteran or active military service member, and pregnancy and lactation accommodations, in our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, and promoting. TKD will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at TKD via mail, email, fax, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of TKD. TKD will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP