Attorney - associate - law

Preti Flaherty, one of New England’s largest law firms with offices in ME, NH, MA, and Washington, D.C., is seeking an experienced associate attorney to join the firm's corporate practice group based in downtown Portland, ME.

Associates in Preti’s Corporate Group have the opportunity to work directly with clients and take meaningful responsibility for sophisticated transactional matters. Our practice includes mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, debt and equity financing, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and other complex business transactions, often involving multiple parties, agreements, financing arrangements, regulatory considerations, and closing requirements.

We are looking for an associate who is an excellent writer and careful drafter, highly organized, practical, responsive, and comfortable taking ownership of significant pieces of a transaction. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced partners while also developing the judgment and independence necessary to manage matters and communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, and other transaction participants.

Education and Experience Required:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Active Maine bar membership, or ability to obtain Maine admission within 6-12 months

At least 2 years of meaningful corporate or transactional experience

Strong drafting and analytical skills, including experience reviewing, drafting, and revising transaction documents and commercial agreements

Exceptional attention to detail, including the ability to identify inconsistencies, track open issues, manage document revisions, and maintain accuracy across multiple related agreements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and transaction participants

Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters, competing priorities, and transaction deadlines

Sound judgment and a willingness to take ownership of assignments, anticipate next steps, identify issues, and propose practical solutions rather than simply flagging questions

Strong organizational and transaction-management skills, including the ability to coordinate diligence, closing deliverables, signature documents, and other components of a transaction

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with mergers and acquisitions, including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, diligence, ancillary agreements, and transaction closings

Experience with commercial real estate, lending, or other financing transactions

Experience with drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including terms and conditions of sale, master purchase agreements, and licensing agreements

Experience representing privately held businesses, owners, investors, lenders, or other sophisticated commercial clients

Experience with healthcare transactions, securities law, and other heavily regulated industries is helpful but not required

Experience managing portions of transactions with limited supervision and working directly with clients and opposing counsel

Compensation & Benefits:

0-3 years of experience: $115,000 to $125,000

3+ years of experience: $126,000- $151,000

In addition to base salary, all associates are eligible to earn bonuses based on work production, origination, and discretionary factors. Our compensation package is enhanced by comprehensive benefit offerings, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, generous paid time off, and a 401k retirement plan with firm contributions.