Corporate Associate - Mergers and Acquisitions

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Corporate Associate with 5-7 years of experience in corporate transactional matters to join their team in Hartford, CT. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated legal matters in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Manage all phases of mergers and acquisitions transactions, including buy-side and sell-side.
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents such as asset purchase agreements and merger agreements.
• Collaborate with team members on complex corporate transactional matters.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of corporate transactional experience, focusing on mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions efficiently.
• Admission in good standing in the jurisdiction of practice.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong legal research and transactional analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proven client service skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with remote work options.

This large, full-service firm is very women-oriented, and it has created many benefits to appeal particularly to women, including flexible work arrangements and 12-week paid maternity leave. Many of the firms attorneys are active in many community, professional and civic matters. Associates receive in-house training in a variety of areas and early client contact and hands-on experience. There is a business casual dress code, but associates are expected to keep professional clothing at the office in case of short notice meetings. All associates are expected to spend at least 50 hours annually on pro bono, and this is part of their billable hour expectation of 1800.