Corporate Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Hybrid work schedule

Mentorship and career development

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Rochester, NY seeks a Corporate Associate Attorney with 4–7 years of corporate law experience to handle mergers and acquisitions and other complex transactions.

The role involves drafting and negotiating business agreements, advising on governance and compliance, and collaborating with partners and cross-practice teams on sophisticated matters. A J.D. and NY admission are required, with a hybrid work schedule after onboarding.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of corporate law experience in a law firm.
• Admission to practice in New York State.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, governance, and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with private equity or venture capital transactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate business agreements and transactional documents.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, entity formation, and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and cross-practice teams on sophisticated legal matters.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic risk assessments and recommendations.

Skills

M&A experience

Drafting & negotiation

Legal research

Strategic advisory

Communication skills

Private equity exposure

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a Corporate Associate Attorney in Rochester, NY. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 7 years of experience in corporate law, handling complex transactions and providing strategic advice to business clients.

Duties

• Represent clients in mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate business agreements and transactional documents.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, entity formation, and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and cross-practice teams on sophisticated legal matters.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic risk assessments and recommendations.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of corporate law experience at a law firm.
• Admission to practice in New York State.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, financial/securities offerings, governance, and compliance issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with private equity or venture capital transactions is a plus.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admission to practice law in New York State.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Ability to provide strategic advice and risk assessments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and associate bonus plan.
• 401(k) with 3% profit-sharing and 2% employer contribution.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 4 weeks paid time off and paid holidays.
• Hybrid work schedule after onboarding.
• Professional mentorship and career development support.