Corporate Associate

BCL Legal; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work model

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

The Firm, a leading national full-service law firm in the US, seeks a Corporate Associate with 4-7 years of M&A and corporate transaction experience to join one of its offices in CO, OH, TN, or PA. The role offers exposure to high-profile transactions and a collaborative, mentorship-rich culture across a national platform.

You will lead buy- and sell-side deals, perform due diligence, draft and negotiate key documents, and advise clients with strategic, commercially grounded guidance.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in M&A and general corporate transactions.
• Experience representing clients on buy-side and sell-side matters.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bar admission in the state of residence, or eligibility to waive into the bar in the short term.

Responsibilities

• Advising a diverse client base on a broad range of M&A and corporate transactions.
• Leading and supporting buy-side and sell-side transactions, including due diligence and drafting/negotiating transaction documents.
• Working closely with clients, partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver strategic legal advice.
• Structuring, reviewing, and negotiating corporate agreements and governance documents.
• Managing transaction timelines and ensuring successful deal execution.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate transactions

Due diligence

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Job description

The Firm

A leading national full-service law firm operating across the US is looking to appoint a Corporate Associate to join one of their offices located In Ohio, Colorado, Tennessee, or Pennsylvania. Operating coast-to-coast, this firm leaves no stone unturned when it comes to supporting their clients on complex transactions and their attorneys are provided with a broad network of both colleagues and clients. This firm advises a broad and diverse client base, including multinational corporations, large public companies, emerging businesses and nonprofit organisations providing excellent corporate legal solutions. Their team is involved in a broad spectrum of sophisticated transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, private equity investments, strategic partnerships, and general corporate matters. Known for their collaborative and client-focused approach, this firm offers attorneys the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile transactions alongside experienced practitioners. Associates working with this firm benefit from structured training, strong mentorship, and significant client exposure, while enjoying a clear path for professional development within a supportive and inclusive culture. As a result of their recent merger, Attorneys can take on meaningful responsibility and build client relationships within a rapidly expanding national platform.

What the role looks like day-to-day

• Advising a diverse client base on a broad range of M&A and corporate transactions
• Leading and supporting buy-side and sell-side transactions, including conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and managing deal processes
• Working closely with clients, partners and cross-functional teams to deliver strategic, commercially focused legal advice
• Structuring, reviewing and negotiating corporate agreements, governance documents and other complex commercial arrangements
• Managing transaction timelines, coordinating with specialists across practice areas and ensuring successful deal execution
• Conducting legal research and providing practical solutions to clients on corporate and transactional matters
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through responsive, high-quality service
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm's national platform on sophisticated and high-profile matters
• Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to a supportive, team-oriented culture
• Participating in business development, professional networking, pro bono initiatives and community engagement opportunities to further your practice and professional growth

About you

You will have:

• 4-7 years of experience in M&A and general corporate transactions
• Experience representing clients on both buy-side and sell-side matters
• Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bar admission in the state in which you reside, or eligibility to waive into the bar in the short-term

What is in it or you?

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability cover, parental leave, wellbeing support and a generous 401(k) plan
• Flexible hybrid working model (3 days in the office)
• Clear, competency-based path to partnership with formal mentoring and ongoing career development
• Inclusive and collaborative environment with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Opportunities for leadership, pro bono work, community engagement and professional involvement to support personal and professional growth

This is a truly unique opportunity to join a thriving corporate practice, work on sophisticated and high-impact transactions, and build your career within a collaborative, people-focused environment. If you are looking for meaningful client exposure, genuine career progression, and the support to reach your full potential, I believe this role is a strong option to consider.