Corporate Associate - 4-6 years

Henderson Scott US; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Henderson Scott US is seeking a talented Corporate Associate with 4-6 years of experience to join its corporate practice in Boston. This mid-level role offers significant client exposure and sophisticated transactional work within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. and substantial SEC reporting experience. Opportunities for career development, mentorship, and first-chair responsibilities await the successful applicant.

Competitive salary, substantial annual bonuses, and excellent benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of comparable law firm experience within a sophisticated corporate/securities practice.
• Significant experience with SEC reporting and public company representation is required.
• Experience with M&A and capital markets transactions is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume substantial responsibility early in complex transactions.
• Engage in first-chair responsibilities with high-growth clients.
• Provide strategic counseling on corporate matters.

Skills

SEC reporting

Public company representation

Capital markets transactions

Mergers & acquisitions

Corporate governance

Education

J.D.

Job description

An Am Law 200 firm is seeking a talented Corporate Associate with 4-6 years of experience to join its expanding U.S. Corporate practice in their Boston office.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a mid-level associate seeking meaningful client exposure, sophisticated transactional work, and a strong platform for long-term career development within a collaborative and entrepreneurial practice. The associate will work closely with highly regarded partners who are recognized rainmakers in the corporate and securities space, offering exceptional mentorship, direct client access, and significant business development exposure.

The role provides the opportunity to assume substantial responsibility early, take on first-chair responsibilities with sophisticated and high-growth clients, and play an integral role in complex transactions and strategic counseling matters.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with SEC reporting and public company representation, along with exposure to a broad range of corporate and securities matters, including:

• Capital markets transactions
• Mergers & acquisitions
• General corporate counseling
• Corporate governance matters

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of comparable law firm experience within a sophisticated corporate/securities practice
• Significant experience with SEC reporting and public company representation is required
• Experience with M&A and capital markets transactions is strongly preferred
• J.D. required
• Admission to practice in the state where the candidate resides and/or practices

Why Join

This nationally recognized corporate practice advises clients across a broad range of industries, including technology and life sciences, on sophisticated transactional, securities, and governance matters. The group is known for its collaborative culture, strong mentorship, and commitment to associate development through hands‑on training, meaningful client interaction, and robust business development opportunities.

Associates will have the opportunity to work alongside market‑leading partners with established client relationships and strong industry reputations, providing invaluable exposure to high‑level strategic work and client generation in a thriving corporate practice.

• Base salary range: commensurate with experience
• Substantial annual bonus opportunities tied to performance and productivity

Featured benefits include:

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid parental leave

About the Firm

This Am Law 200 firm is internationally recognized for delivering exceptional client service across corporate, litigation, restructuring, investigations, life sciences, technology, and brand/reputation management matters. The firm combines the sophistication and resources of a global platform with the collegiality, entrepreneurial culture, and personalized attention of a boutique practice.