Attorney - Corporate Associate (3rd - 6th Year)

Henderson Scott US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Am Law 100 Firm in New York seeks a Corporate Associate with 3–6 years of transactional experience to join its NY office. You will advise on complex cross-border transactions and work directly with leading corporations, private equity sponsors, and financial institutions.

The associate will lead workstreams across mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, capital markets, and corporate governance matters, collaborating across practice groups from day one.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic performance.
• Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility to waive in).
• 3–6 years of transactional experience at a major law firm (Am Law 100/200 level).
• Strong drafting, analytical, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience running workstreams on M&A or private equity transactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate core transaction documents (purchase, merger, investment agreements).
• Manage due diligence and coordinate multi-jurisdictional deal teams.
• Provide strategic advice on structuring, risk allocation, and regulatory considerations.
• Collaborate with tax, finance, and regulatory specialists to deliver integrated advice.
• Interface directly with clients and opposing counsel throughout all deal phases.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Project management

Client interaction

M&A experience

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

An Am Law 100 firm with a top-ranked corporate practice seeks a Corporate Associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its New York office. This role offers the opportunity to advise on complex, cross-border transactions and work directly with leading corporations, private equity sponsors, and financial institutions.

About the Role

Corporate Associate

• Am Law 100 Firm
• Location: New York, NY

An Am Law 100 firm with a top-ranked corporate practice seeks a Corporate Associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its New York office. This role offers the opportunity to advise on complex, cross-border transactions and work directly with leading corporations, private equity sponsors, and financial institutions.

About the Role

The associate will support and lead workstreams on a broad range of transactional matters, including:

• Public and private mergers and acquisitions, including tender offers, asset purchases, stock purchases, mergers, and carve-out transactions
• Private equity and venture capital investments, including leveraged buyouts, minority investments, and co-investment structures
• Joint ventures, strategic alliances, and recapitalizations
• Capital markets transactions, including private placements, Rule 144A/Reg S offerings, and PIPE transactions
• Corporate governance and securities compliance under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and NYSE/Nasdaq listing standards
• General corporate counseling for portfolio companies and emerging growth entities

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate core transaction documents, including purchase agreements, merger agreements, investment agreements, stockholders' agreements, and ancillary documentation
• Manage due diligence and coordinate multi-jurisdictional deal teams
• Provide strategic advice on structuring, risk allocation, and regulatory considerations
• Collaborate with tax, finance, and regulatory specialists to deliver integrated transaction advice
• Interface directly with clients and opposing counsel throughout all deal phases

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic performance
• Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility to waive in)
• 3-6 years of transactional experience at a major law firm (Am Law 200 or equivalent)
• Strong drafting, analytical, and project management skills
• Demonstrated experience running workstreams on M&A or private equity transactions

Why Join

• Exposure to premier, multi-billion-dollar transactions with sophisticated global clients
• Direct client contact and meaningful responsibility from day one
• A collaborative team culture with Big Law sophistication and mentorship-driven growth

Desired Skills and Experience

• Public and private mergers and acquisitions, including tender offers, asset purchases, stock purchases, mergers, and carve-out transactions
• Private equity and venture capital investments, including leveraged buyouts, minority investments, and co-investment structures
• Joint ventures, strategic alliances, and recapitalizations
• Capital markets transactions, including private placements, Rule 144A/Reg S offerings, and PIPE transactions
• Corporate governance and securities compliance under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and NYSE/Nasdaq listing standards
• General corporate counseling for portfolio companies and emerging growth entities