Corporate Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a dedicated Corporate Associate Attorney to join their team in Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in corporate and/or alternative entity practice, with a focus on transactional work. Strong academic credentials and DE Bar Admission are preferred.

Duties:

• Assist in drafting and negotiating transactional documents, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate governance matters.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on complex corporate issues.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop legal strategies and solutions.
• Review and interpret legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Participate in due diligence processes for corporate transactions.
• Handle various corporate matters such as entity formation, restructuring, and compliance.

Requirements:

• DE Bar Admission preferred.
• Strong academic record required.
• 2-5 years of experience at a law firm in corporate and/or alternative entity practice.
• Experience with transactional work is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.

Education:

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

Certifications:

Admission to the Delaware State Bar is preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of corporate law principles and regulations.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide clear, concise recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here raves about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.