Corporate Associate Attorney

DarrowEverett LLP; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

DarrowEverett LLP in Boston is seeking an experienced Corporate Associate Attorney with immediate availability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership, be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of representing the firm and its clients to protect and enhance the firm’s reputation.

The role requires 3–8 years of corporate experience, ability to draft and negotiate contracts, perform due diligence, and advise clients on business transactions within budget and timelines.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Massachusetts and in good standing.
• 3–8 years of continuous corporate experience.
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, manage workload, and maintain discretion.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of business contracts (equity/asset purchase agreements, shareholder/partnership/operating agreements, loan, license, financing, service, NDA, and restrictive covenants).
• Perform due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Provide advice on contract terms and legal implications of business operations.
• Manage high client volume and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Legal knowledge

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Judgment

Job description

In an effort to expand its footprint in the Boston market, DarrowEverett LLP is looking for an experienced, Corporate Associate Attorney with immediate availability. Candidate(s) should have a strong acumen for leadership and a desire to be an integral part of a growing office. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, and its clients in ways that enhance its reputation.

Qualified candidates must have a passion for success. Strong record of academic achievement, proven research and writing skills and a talent for handling matters professionally are minimum requirements. Attorneys must be licensed to practice in Massachusetts and be a member of the bar in good standing.

Role & Responsibilities

• 3-8 years of continuous, specific, and verifiable corporate experience
• Ability to review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, including equity and asset purchase agreements, shareholder, partnership and operating agreements, loan agreements, license agreements, financing agreements, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements and restrictive covenant agreements
• Research legal issues relating to a wide variety of business transactional issues and provide analysis within the client’s budget and time constraints
• Assist in due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions
• Manage high client volume and workload responsibility
• Provide advice to clients regarding contract terms and legal implications of business operations and transactions
• Assisting in the development of strategies to manage risk exposure and prevent legal problems from occurring

Qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the laws and rules, as well as state and federal court procedures, forms, deadlines, filing requirements and portals
• Ability to organize factual and legal data into clear and logical arguments
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis
• A high degree of initiative, mature judgment, and discretion