Corporate Associate

Arevna; United States; Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Arevna Partners seeks Corporate Associates (Mid-Level & Senior) to join client teams nationwide, offering remote and hybrid options across major US hubs. The role covers M&A, private equity, emerging companies, and capital markets with market-leading compensation.

Ideal candidates have 2–7+ years of corporate experience, a JD from a US law school, and active bar admission. Excellent drafting and client communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 to 7+ years of dedicated corporate legal experience within Am Law, mid-market, or reputable corporate boutique practice.
• J.D. from an accredited US law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active bar admission in at least one US state (e.g., NY, CA, TX, IL, MA, DE) or eligible for admission/waiver.

Responsibilities

• Draft corporate agreements and contracts with precision.
• Manage multiple transaction workstreams and deadlines.
• Advise clients and coordinate with cross-functional teams on deals.

Skills

Drafting

Deal management

Client communication

Education

J.D. from a US law school

Job description

Corporate Associate (Mid-Level & Senior) – Multiple US Locations / Remote & Hybrid Options

Location: Nationwide, US (New York | California | Texas | Chicago | Boston | Remote / Hybrid)

Practice Area: Corporate / M&A / Private Equity / Emerging Companies / Capital Markets

About the Opportunity

Arevna Partners is actively partnering with top-tier US and global law firms spanning Am Law 100, Vault 50, elite boutiques, and premier regional practices seeking high-caliber Corporate Associates to join their growing teams across the United States.

Whether you are looking for an elite national platform, a clear track to partnership, market-leading Cravath-scale compensation, or greater flexibility and work-life balance, our clients have immediate openings across major US legal hubs as well as flexible remote and hybrid

arrangements.

What Our Clients Are Looking For

We are seeking corporate attorneys across several core sub-disciplines, including:

Mergers & Acquisitions (Public & Private): Buy-side and sell-side transactions, cross-border deals, joint ventures, and corporate reorganizations.

Private Equity / Growth Equity: Sponsor-backed buyouts, portfolio company management, bolt-on acquisitions, and equity financing.

Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (EC/VC): Startup counseling, seed to Series rounds, debt financings, and founder advisory.

Capital Markets & Securities: SEC filings, IPOs, follow-on equity offerings, and high-yield/debt securities.

General Corporate Governance & Commercial Contracts: Day-to-day corporate counseling, board advisory, and commercial deal-making.

Candidate Profile

Experience: 2 to 7+ years of dedicated corporate legal experience within an Am Law, mid-market, or reputable corporate boutique practice.

Education & Credentials: J.D. from an accredited US law school with strong academic credentials.

Bar Admission: Active member in good standing of at least one US state bar (e.g., NY, CA, TX, IL, MA, DE) or eligible for admission/waiver.

Skills: Excellent drafting, deal management, and client communication skills, with a track record of driving transaction workstreams.

What Our Clients Offer

Top-of-Market Compensation: Cravath/Milbank lockstep base salaries ($235,000 to $435,000+ depending on class year) plus year-end bonuses, or competitive performance-based compensation structures.

Flexibility: Modern hybrid schedules and fully remote arrangements available with select practices.

Career Trajectory: Clear pathways to counsel and partnership, high-profile cross-border deal flow, and significant client contact.

Confidential Inquiries

If you are open to exploring the market or curious about lateral opportunities aligned with your background and geographic preferences, we invite you to connect. All discussions are held in the strictest confidence.