Corporate Associate Attorney

A law firm in Wilmington is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience in corporate and/or alternative entity practice, including transactional work. Strong academic credentials and preferably admitted to the Delaware Bar.

Duties:

• Drafting and reviewing corporate documents, including contracts, agreements, and corporate governance documents.
• Conducting legal research and analysis pertaining to corporate law matters.
• Assisting with due diligence investigations for corporate transactions.
• Providing legal advice and counsel to clients on corporate matters.
• Participating in negotiations and meetings with clients and opposing counsel.

Requirements:

• Admission to the Delaware Bar preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in corporate and/or alternative entity practice at a law firm.
• Strong academic record from an accredited law school.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Delaware Bar Admission preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with corporate governance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Delaware corporate law preferred.

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here raves about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.