Corporate Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate Associate in New York, New York. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 3 years of experience in general corporate law, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and contracts.

Duties

• Assist team in all areas of corporate and commercial law.
• Draft, review, and revise commercial documents and agreements.
• Advise clients on corporate and business issues, including M&A transactions.
• Evaluate compliance of corporate policies with regulations and standards.
• Perform legal research on corporate matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• Bar admission in New York

Skills

• Proficiency in corporate law and commercial transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Pension plan.

This is one of the nation's oldest law firms that has a tradition of excellence and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. Their mission is to provide value to their clients through high-quality work, outstanding service, and attention to individual needs. The firm offers competitive salaries and practices in all major areas of the law, including litigation, business and banking, labor and employment, trusts and estates, and tax. There is a very friendly environment at this firm, for they aim to hire the same types of people whom they would choose to invite out for a cup of coffee or a glass of beer. Attorneys at this firm are well balanced and have passionate interests in politics, theater, and sports. They are the types of people who care about their communities and participate in them, and care about their families and friends and spend time with them. This firms success is greatly due to the types of people employed at this firm, for attorneys here have strong identities as people and realize that they cannot only to be defined by their legal practice. Their excellent record of pro bono work and community involvement is further evidence of their commitment to diversity, equality and justice, both in the workplace and in the communities where they live.