Senior Corporate Associate

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Associate with 5-7 years of corporate transactional experience, specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity transactions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex transactions, negotiating key documents, and providing high-level client service. This position requires strong drafting skills, experience supervising junior associates, and the ability to handle day-to-day client demands.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Lead and support M&A and private equity transactions from start to finish.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents, including merger agreements, private equity agreements, and ancillary documents.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and communication.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates, providing guidance on legal and transactional matters.
• Handle the day-to-day demands of clients with complex and sophisticated needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver strategic advice on corporate transactions.
• Conduct due diligence and manage risk analysis throughout the transaction process.
• Stay current on industry trends and provide insight on how they may affect client transactions.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of corporate transactional experience, with a focus on M&A and private equity.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage and nurture client relationships.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior associates.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to handle multiple, complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in New York.

Skills:

• Expertise in M&A and private equity transactions.
• Advanced drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional client relationship management.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior associates.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.

This international, mid-sized, and young New York office has attorneys with a wide array of experience in antitrust law and commercial litigation; corporate finance and securities law; employment litigation and labor; project finance and development; real estate and mortgage finance; restructuring, insolvency and reorganization, and transactions based in Latin America. Although they only offer relatively competitive salaries, their team-oriented and informal environment -- where even the most senior partners are associates, mentors, and friends -- is conducive to quality and success.