Corporate Associate

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP seeks a Corporate Associate to join its International and Immigration team in Washington, DC. This role supports partner and senior attorneys with legal research and drafting contracts and documents for corporate matters, while advising on compliance with applicable laws.

The candidate will perform research, prepare client reports, and assist in business development, managing client databases, and maintaining diligent adherence to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must have completed graduate coursework in securities regulation, corporations, secured transactions, employment law, and federal income taxation.
• Must be licensed with a State Bar Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist partner attorneys and senior associates with legal research and draft contracts and other legal documents.
• Prepare reports for client executives on potential legal ramifications of proposed policies and procedures.
• Perform legal research to assist corporate clients on various matters.
• Draft memos, contracts, applications, petitions, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate with and support other attorneys by managing client databases and updates.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal corporate laws.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting contracts

Client communication

Due diligence

Business development

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Graduate coursework: securities regulation, corporations, secured transactions, employment law, federal income taxation

Job description

Overview

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is seeking a Corporate Associate to join its International and Immigration team for its Washington, DC location to assist the firm’s partner attorneys and senior associate attorneys with legal research and provide drafts of contracts and other legal documents.As an AmLaw 100 firm, this is a unique opportunity to join an expanding practice that offers a range of litigation services to clients in a variety of industries.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

A Day in the Life

Assist the Firm’s partner attorneys and senior associate attorneys with legal research and provide drafts of contracts and other legal documents. Prepare reports for client company executives on the potential legal ramifications of proposed organizational policies and procedures and research legal solutions for various issues presented by our clients. Perform legal research to assist corporate clients on various legal issues. Apply depth and/or breadth of expertise in various areas of law to prepare memos, contracts, applications, petitions, and other legal documents. Interpret internal/external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve processes or services. Use sophisticated critical thinking skills, leading others to solve complex problems and take a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Use knowledge of best practices to identify ways to refine the policies, procedures, and practices relevant to own discipline at Nelson Mullins. Assist partners with the management of client relationships and advise clients on a variety of legal matters. Actively participate in business development activities alongside partner attorneys. Operate with substantial latitude, review project progress and results with Team Leader. Lead projects with moderate resource requirements, risk and/or complexity. Work closely with support staff to meet deadlines. Draft legal documents, letters, supporting evidence, and forms to file briefs and petitions. Coordinate, collaborate, and support other attorneys by managing client databases and updates. Ensure compliance of all local, state, and federal laws relating to corporate matters. Communicate difficult concepts and practices to clients.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copy of law school transcript

We Know You

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is seeking an Associate for its Washington, DC location to advise clients on a variety of corporate and finance law matters, draft and/or negotiate corporate contracts, and manage transactions and perform legal due diligence. Must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and must have completed graduate coursework in securities regulation, corporations, secured transactions, employment law, and federal income taxation. Must be licensed with a State Bar Association. Reference Job #2026-4707.

At Nelson Mullins, we are dedicated to transparent and fair compensation practices. Pay for this position is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and location.

• The salary/wage range for this position is$129,605 - $235,000 annually. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for performance bonuses and benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Who We Are

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.