Corporate Associate

Job Overview:
A respected law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join its New York office. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 3 years of experience in corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, and business formation. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on a wide range of matters and build a strong foundation in corporate legal practice.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Support the corporate practice group in various corporate and commercial law matters

• Draft, review, and revise legal documents including:

  • Shareholder agreements

  • Operating agreements

  • Merger and acquisition agreements

  • Commercial contracts

• Advise clients on business issues including M&A, financing agreements, and general governance matters

• Assess compliance of corporate policies and procedures with applicable laws, regulations, and standards

• Conduct legal research on corporate and transactional issues

Requirements:

• 2 to 3 years of legal experience in corporate law, M&A, and commercial transactions

• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in good standing in the State of New York or eligibility to waive in

Skills:

• Strong drafting and legal analysis capabilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in managing transactional documentation and closing processes

• Effective team player with the ability to collaborate across practice groups

• Strong organizational skills and sound judgment

Benefits:

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life and long-term disability coverage

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Pension plan

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Additional firm-specific perks and resources

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.