Corporate Associate

C&M Legal Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 365,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) and retirement benefits

Generous PTO and holidays

Parental and family leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Our client, a Top AmLaw 100 global firm, seeks a Corporate Associate to join its New York office in Manhattan. The role focuses on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions in M&A, private equity, finance, and capital markets.

The ideal candidate has 1-4+ years of corporate transactional experience, with strong drafting, due diligence, negotiation, and closing skills, and admission to the New York Bar.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar in good standing.
• 1–4+ years of corporate transactional experience.
• Experience in M&A, private equity, finance, securities, or capital markets.
• Strong drafting, due diligence, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Experience handling sophisticated domestic or cross-border transactions.
• Excellent academics, communication, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate stock and asset purchase agreements and related documents.
• Support domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions.
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, indentures, and other financing documents.
• Assist with securities offerings and related financings.
• Conduct due diligence and prepare governance documents.
• Coordinate signing and closing processes with clients and local counsel.

Skills

Drafting

Due diligence

Negotiation

Closing transactions

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

New York Bar admission

Job description

Corporate Associate | 1-4+ Yrs. | $365K - $435K salary + bonus (NYC)

M&A, Private Equity, Finance & Capital Markets (Am Law Firm | Hybrid)

Client: Am Law 100 Global Firm

Location: New York, NY (Manhattan)

Experience: 1-4+ years

Compensation: $365,000-$435,000 base salary, plus annual bonus

Our client, a Top AmLaw 100 global law firm, is seeking a Corporate Associate to join its New York office in Manhattan (NYC). This is an excellent opportunity for a New York law firm lawyer to work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions spanning M&A, private equity, acquisition finance, securities offerings, and capital markets matters. The associate will work closely with experienced attorneys, counsel, partners, and leading clients on complex, high-value transactions across a variety of industries and jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate stock and asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, business combination agreements, joint venture documents, and related transactional materials
• Support domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and/or private equity transactions, including matters involving transportation and infrastructure projects
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, purchase agreements, indentures, term sheets, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and other financing documents
• Assist with registered and unregistered securities offerings, acquisition financings, and M&A-related financings
• Draft and review offering documents, SEC reports and disclosures, legal opinions, comfort letters, and corporate documents
• Conduct due diligence involving corporate, commercial, litigation, finance, and credit documentation
• Prepare charters, bylaws, LLC agreements, corporate resolutions, officer certificates, and other governance documents
• Coordinate signing and closing processes for M&A, private equity, financing, and securities transactions
• Work with clients and local counsel across multiple jurisdictions on cross-border matters

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school
• Admission to the New York Bar, current and in good standing
• 1 to 4+ years of relevant corporate transactional experience
• Experience with mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, finance, securities, capital markets, or a combination of these areas
• Strong transactional drafting, due diligence, negotiation, and closing experience
• Experience handling sophisticated domestic or cross-border transactions
• Excellent academic credentials, communication skills, and attention to detail

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $365,000 to $435,000 / year PLUS Annual bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental and family leave
• Wellness, professional development, and employee assistance programs
• Hybrid work schedule