Corporate Associate Attorney

Sheehan-Phinney-Bass-; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time

Paid leave

Job summary

Sheehan Phinney seeks a corporate associate to join our Manchester, NH-based corporate department. You will advise on general business issues, M&A, and debt and equity financings, including venture capital, convertible debt, and bank financings, plus commercial law and startup counseling. Work across offices with an entrepreneurial team.

We offer a collaborative environment with experienced mentors and a strong benefits package designed to support your professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with NH bar admission in good standing (MA a plus).
• Minimum of three years' experience in a sophisticated corporate practice.
• Strong understanding of corporate transactions and securities laws.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on general business issues and corporate matters.
• Lead and support mergers and acquisitions, including asset and stock transactions.
• Oversee debt and equity financings, including VC, convertible debt, and bank financings.
• Provide guidance on commercial contracts and formation for startups and growth companies.

Skills

Strong communication

Client relationships

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated corporate associate to join our talented, highly respected, and collegial corporate department. This position will be based primarily from Sheehan’s Manchester, NH location, but will support our clients in all offices. Responsibilities include advising clients on general business issues, mergers and acquisitions (including asset and stock transactions, due diligence, and related negotiations), debt and equity financings (including venture capital, convertible debt, and bank financings), commercial law and contracting, and counseling emerging growth companies and startups throughout the business lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to build and grow your own practice in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with the support of an experienced team.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with active admission in good standing in NH (MA is a plus) with a minimum of three years of relevant experience as part of a sophisticated corporate practice. The position will require a strong understanding of the legal concepts relating to corporate transactions, entity formation, venture capital financing, private offerings and related state and federal securities law. Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client relationships.

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Why Sheehan Phinney?

Sheehan Phinney is one of the region’s largest law firms, with a strong reputation and a dynamic corporate practice. Our corporate department works on a wide variety of sophisticated projects, both locally and nationally.

Recognized as a 2025 Best Places to Work (among both law firms and across New England businesses), our collaborative atmosphere allows for the opportunity to grow your career network and benefit from the wealth of knowledge in our experienced team. We also appreciate the importance of work-life balance needed to support your personal and professional success.

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package and offer generous paid time off (PTO) in addition to twelve paid holidays annually.


• In addition to providing competitive salaries, we provide tuition reimbursement, paid leave, and paid volunteer time.