Corporate Associate Attorney

Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Sheehan Phinney is seeking a highly motivated corporate associate to join its corporate department based primarily from Sheehan Phinney's Manchester, NH location, while supporting clients in all offices.

You will advise clients on general business issues, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, and commercial law, while counseling startups through the business lifecycle in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with admission in good standing in NH (MA is a plus).
• Strong understanding of corporate transactions and related securities law.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on general business issues and corporate transactions.
• Assist with mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and negotiations.
• Counsel emerging growth companies and startups throughout the business lifecycle.
• Support clients across all offices from the Manchester, NH base.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

NH bar admission

Job 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.

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package.
• We 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.