Attorney/Lawyer - Corporate / Transactional / M&A

TrueTrack Staffing; New Jersey; In loco; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

TrueTrack Staffing is seeking an experienced Corporate/Transactional/M&A Attorney to join its growing corporate practice. This attorney will work directly with business owners, founders, executives, investors, and other stakeholders on mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, commercial agreements, and general business matters.

The ideal candidate is a strong transactional attorney who understands how to move a deal from structuring and diligence through negotiation and closing, with

Competenze

• JD from an accredited law school.

Mansioni

• Represent clients in buy-side and sell-side mergers and acquisitions; asset purchases, stock and equity purchases, and other strategic transactions.

Conoscenze

M&A experience

Drafting & negotiating

Due diligence

Client communication

Corporate governance

Formazione

Juris Doctor (JD)

Strumenti

Contract drafting software

Descrizione del lavoro

We are a growing business law firm representing business owners, entrepreneurs, operators, and investors across a wide range of industries. The firm provides sophisticated legal counsel with a practical, business-minded approach, helping clients navigate everything from day-to-day corporate matters to significant transactions and business exits.

The firm has offices in New York City and Morristown, New Jersey, with a growing Corporate/M&A practice serving clients throughout the region and across the country.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Corporate / Transactional / M&A Attorney to join its growing corporate practice. This attorney will work directly with business owners, founders, executives, investors, and other stakeholders on mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, commercial agreements, and general business matters. The ideal candidate is a strong transactional attorney who understands how to move a deal from initial structuring and diligence through negotiation and closing. This person should be comfortable taking ownership of matters, communicating directly with clients, and providing practical legal advice that considers the client's broader business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in buy-side and sell-side mergers and acquisitions, including asset purchases, stock and equity purchases, mergers, and other strategic transactions
• Manage transactions throughout the full deal lifecycle, including structuring, due diligence, drafting, negotiation, closing, and post-closing matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, letters of intent, disclosure schedules, ancillary agreements, and other transaction documents
• Counsel business owners, founders, executives, and investors regarding corporate transactions and day-to-day business matters
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements including service agreements, vendor agreements, consulting agreements, licensing agreements, NDAs, and other business contracts
• Advise clients regarding business formations, entity structuring, corporate governance, ownership arrangements, and equity matters
• Draft and review operating agreements, shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, resolutions, consents, and other corporate documents
• Coordinate and oversee transaction due diligence and manage deal processes, documentation, and closing requirements
• Identify legal and business risks and translate complex issues into clear, practical recommendations for clients
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, accountants, financial advisors, and other transaction participants to keep deals moving efficiently
• Manage multiple transactions and client matters simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and responsiveness
• Develop trusted, long-term relationships with clients and serve as a practical legal resource for their ongoing business needs

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admission and good standing with the New York and/or New Jersey Bar
• Approximately 4-8+ years of corporate, transactional, and M&A experience
• Meaningful experience handling mergers and acquisitions and other business transactions
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with experience preparing and reviewing transaction documents
• Experience with corporate governance, entity formation, commercial contracts, and general business matters
• Ability to independently manage significant portions of transactions and work directly with clients
• Strong understanding of the business considerations underlying corporate transactions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple active matters and deadlines
• Practical, solutions-oriented approach to legal counseling
• Collaborative personality and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, growing law firm environment

Why Us

This is an opportunity to join a growing Corporate/M&A practice where attorneys have meaningful involvement in transactions and direct access to clients. The firm's approach emphasizes sophisticated legal work without losing sight of the practical and financial realities facing business owners. The position is well suited for an attorney who enjoys doing deals, wants meaningful ownership of their work, and values a collaborative, business-minded approach to practicing law.