Corporate Associate

Just Legal Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Remote work three days per week

Job summary

Just Legal Search represents a premier AM 200 firm seeking a mid-level Corporate Associate in New York. You will join lean deal teams, gaining exposure to a broad range of sophisticated transactional matters and assume significant responsibility on complex transactions within a supportive, collegial team.

The role offers a hybrid working model, with three remote days per week, and clear career progression as you continue to develop your practice on diverse corporate matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. and admission in good standing in the jurisdiction where you plan to practice.
• 3+ years of corporate transactional experience, with a strong focus on mergers & acquisitions.
• Experience handling both buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions.
• Experience across corporate matters, including private equity, venture financings, joint ventures, and capital markets.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, including experience with key transaction documents (e.g., asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, merger agreements, operating agreements, disclosure schedules).
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions with attention to detail and efficiency.
• Excellent writing, research, communication, and client service skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the deal lifecycle, from term sheet through closing.
• Lead and support M&A transactions, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and execution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate transaction documents.
• Advise clients on corporate governance and general corporate matters.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients on sophisticated transactional matters.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deal execution.
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Skills

M&A experience

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

J.D. admitted in good standing

Job description

We are partnered with a full-service AM 200 firm, who are seeking to strengthen its Corporate practice by adding a mid-level Corporate Associate in NY. This is an excellent opportunity to work on lean deal teams providing strong exposure to a broad range of sophisticated transactional matters, with clear and structured career progression. The position offers the opportunity to take on significant responsibility on complex transactions within a supportive and collegial team. The firm offers a hybrid working model, allowing attorneys to work remotely three days per week.

Key Requirements:

• J.D. and admission in good standing in the jurisdiction where you plan to practice
• 3+ years of corporate transactional experience, with a strong focus on mergers & acquisitions
• Demonstrated experience handling both buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions
• Experience across a variety of corporate matters, including private equity, venture financings, joint ventures, and capital markets
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, including experience with key transaction documents (e.g., asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, merger agreements, operating agreements, disclosure schedules)
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions with attention to detail and efficiency
• Excellent writing, research, communication, and client service skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of the deal lifecycle, from term sheet through closing
• Lead and support M&A transactions, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and execution
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate transaction documents
• Advise clients on corporate governance and general corporate matters
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients on sophisticated transactional matters
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deal execution
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team environment