Corporate Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience to join its team in either Buffalo, NY or Florida. The position offers a role in mergers and acquisitions, general corporate governance, and business transactions within a supportive, collaborative law firm environment.

The ideal candidate will draft, review, and negotiate shareholder and operating agreements, M&A documents, and commercial contracts while advising clients on a broad spectrum of

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Bar admission in good standing in the jurisdiction of the office location, or eligibility to waive in.
• 2–3 years of relevant corporate law, M&A, and commercial transactions experience.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate team in general corporate and commercial law matters.
• Draft, review, and revise Shareholder and Operating agreements, M&A documents, and commercial contracts.
• Advise clients on a broad spectrum of corporate issues.
• Conduct legal research on corporate and transactional matters.
• Evaluate compliance of business practices with regulatory and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with attorneys across departments to deliver integrated client solutions.

Skills

Drafting & negotiating

Analytical ability

Written & verbal communication

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. from U.S. law school

Job description

Job Overview

A distinguished law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience to join its team. The ideal candidate will be involved in a wide range of corporate and commercial law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, general corporate governance, and business transactions. This opportunity is available in either the Buffalo, NY office or a Florida-based office, offering a supportive and collaborative legal environment for emerging corporate law professionals.

Location: Palm Beach, Florida

Duties

• Support the corporate team in matters involving general corporate and commercial law
• Draft, review, and revise various business-related documents, including:
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Operating agreements
  • Merger and acquisition documents
  • Commercial contracts
• Advise clients on a broad spectrum of corporate legal issues
• Conduct legal research on corporate and transactional matters
• Evaluate the compliance of business practices and policies with regulatory and ethical standards
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to deliver integrated client solutions

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of relevant legal experience in corporate law, M&A, and commercial transactions
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters efficiently and effectively
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications

Admission to the bar and in good standing in the jurisdiction of the office location, or eligibility to waive in

Skills

• Proficient in drafting and negotiating corporate and commercial agreements
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong analytical and legal research skills
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• High level of professional integrity and attention to detail

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pension plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Other firm-specific perks