Corporate Associate

The Goodkind Group, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodkind Group, LLC in Manhattan seeks a General Corporate Law Associate with hands-on corporate governance, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and support for middle-market private companies.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of general corporate experience, NY Bar admission, and a collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset suited for outside general counsel work.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of general corporate experience supporting privately held operating companies.
• Experience with operating agreements, distribution, consulting, sale representative, and shareholder agreements.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, governance matters, and transactional support.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Advise on corporate governance matters.
• Assist with entity formation and structuring.
• Support M&A deals and serve as outside GC for owner-managed growth companies.

Skills

General corporate experience

Governance experience

Contract drafting

M&A support

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York Bar Admission

Job description

A full-service national law firm recently named among the 2026 "Best Law Firms" by Best Lawyers is seeking a General Corporate Law Associate for their Manhattan office.

The ideal candidate must have hands-on general corporate experience with a strong background in corporate governance, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and supporting middle-market private companies

Responsibilities include

Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts, advising on corporate governance matters, handling general corporate transactions, assisting with entity formation and structuring, supporting M&A deals, and serving as outside general counsel to owner-managed and growth-oriented business

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of general corporate experience supporting privately held operating companies — particularly with operating agreements, distribution agreements, consulting agreements, sale representative agreements, shareholder agreements, business contracts, and transactional support
• Admission to the New York Bar is required

The firm offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial platform with sophisticated clients and opportunities for long-term professional growth.