Mid-Level Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a highly motivated Mid-Level Associate Attorney to join its growing Transactional Practice. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced attorney with a strong interest in shareholder engagement, corporate governance, securities law, and mergers & acquisitions. The role offers the chance to work within a multidisciplinary team that bridges the firm's top-tier Capital Markets and M&A practices.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Advise clients on shareholder engagement and activism-related matters

• Handle complex corporate governance and securities law issues

• Represent public and private companies in mergers, acquisitions, and other transactional matters

• Collaborate with attorneys across Capital Markets and M&A teams on cross-functional matters

• Draft and review relevant transaction documentation and regulatory filings

• Stay current with legal and market developments in transactional and corporate governance law

Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in corporate, securities, or M&A law

• Demonstrated interest in shareholder engagement and activism

• Prior experience working in a high-performing, fast-paced legal environment

• Ability to manage multiple complex matters concurrently

• Excellent client service orientation and communication skills

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier accredited law school

Certifications

• Active membership in the New York Bar

Skills

• Deep knowledge of securities law, corporate governance, and M&A structures

• Superior legal research, writing, and drafting skills

• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions

• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills

• High attention to detail and strategic thinking

Benefits

• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture

• Opportunities for advancement within a leading global law firm

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Comprehensive benefits package available (details upon request)

This law firm has offices in Frankfurt, Seoul, New York, Moscow, Rome, Brussels, Abu Dhabi, Beijing, London, Cologne, Sao Paulo, Washington, Buenos Aires and Milan. The firm was established in late 1940s and its practice areas are information technology, metals and mining, sovereign government and international institutions, banking and financial, airlines, aviation and aerospace, energy, manufacturing and industrial services, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, pulp and paper, construction and infrastructure and metals and mining.