Senior Corporate Associate / Corporate Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Corporate Associate or Corporate Counsel in New York, NY. This role involves working on sophisticated transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and venture capital matters, within a nationally recognized practice. The position offers a collaborative environment with a clear path to partnership.

Duties

• Advise clients on joint venture transactions and real estate investments.
• Provide counsel to corporations, not-for-profits, and partnerships on strategic matters.
• Draft and negotiate complex transactional documents.
• Deliver practical, business-focused solutions.

Requirements

• 6+ years of corporate transactional experience.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Deep knowledge of joint venture transactions.
• Proficiency in tax law is a plus.
• Excellent communication and client-management skills.
• Top law firm experience preferred.
• Admission to the New York Bar required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York Bar.

Skills

• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with complex entity structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and mentorship programs.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for long-term growth.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.

This Vault Law 100 and AmLaw 100 ranked firm operates through a distinctive client services model, which combines robust technology, knowledge management, process management techniques, alternative fee schedules, and practical tools. This firm provides thoughtful, strategic, and practical legal counsel and offer a national platform and international gateway to serve their clients. As associates, attorneys are compensated and advanced based on their individual merits and at varying rates. Additionally, the firm's professional services group offers alternatives for attorneys by tailoring arrangements according to each attorney's legal skill level, their desired time commitment, and overall total contribution aspirations. Attorneys at this firm are committed to playing an active and positive role in the communities where they work and live.