Corporate Associate (Mid-Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level corporate associate for its New York office. The successful candidate will have experience in mergers and acquisitions or strategic support for start-ups and venture capital firms. This role involves significant client interaction and requires a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Duties

• Provide counsel to early-stage entrepreneurs.
• Represent companies and venture funds in financing rounds and M&A.
• Engage in investor-side financing in growth equity rounds.
• Interact with CEOs, Boards of Directors, and general partners.
• Manage multiple client matters simultaneously.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of experience in M&A, venture capital, or growth equity financing.
• Previous large law firm experience required.
• Admitted or eligible to waive into the State Bar of New York.
• Eagerness to work with emerging growth companies and funds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from 2021 - 2022.

Certifications

• Admitted to the State Bar of New York or eligible for admission.

Skills

• Proven experience in M&A and venture capital transactions.
• Strong client management and communication skills.

Benefits

This newly emerged, high-tech New York law firm is growing fast. It specializes in the financing, M&A, intellectual property, executive compensation, labor and tax needs of emerging growth companies, venture capital firms and investment banks. Interestingly, this firm does not handle litigation and instead works with litigation firms for that area of practice. Associates are hardworking and operate in a fast-paced environment in which client expectations are very high. The high morale and positive attitude in which this firm conducts itself has contributed to its recent growth and success.