Corporate Associate (Attorney)

Oak Ridge Legal Search LLC.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Oak Ridge Legal Search LLC. is seeking a Corporate Associate with at least 3 years of sophisticated transactional experience to join its Business Transactions practice in New York, Stamford, Hartford, Providence, or Boston.

The role offers meaningful transactional work, mentorship, and long-term growth in a collaborative, supportive culture. The ideal candidate will have strong drafting and negotiation skills across M&A, private equity, venture capital matters, and general corporate

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of sophisticated transactional experience in a law firm.
• Experience drafting and negotiating transactional documents relating to M&A transactions.
• Experience handling private equity and venture capital matters.
• General corporate transactions experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Skills

3+ years transactional exp

M&A transactions

Private equity

General corporate

Drafting & negotiation

Strong academic credentials

Collaborative environment

Job description

A highly regarded Am Law 200 law firm consistently recognized among the nation's top firms for culture, diversity, wellness, innovation, and attorney integration, is seeking a Corporate Associate with at least 3 years of experience to join its sophisticated Business Transactions practice in New York, Stamford, Hartford, Providence or Boston.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking meaningful transactional work within a collaborative, collegial, and highly supportive environment that places significant emphasis on mentorship, professional development, and long-term growth.

Practice Overview

The group advises clients across a broad range of industries on complex corporate and strategic matters, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Private equity transactions
• Venture capital financings (debt and equity)
• Joint ventures
• Corporate governance matters
• Complex commercial agreements
• General corporate transactions

Attorneys in the practice work closely with clients ranging from emerging growth companies to established national and international businesses.

Candidate Requirements

Qualified candidates will have:

• At least 3 years of sophisticated transactional experience in a law firm
• Experience drafting and negotiating transactional documents relating to:
• M&A transactions
• Private equity and venture capital matters
• General corporate transactions
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Experience with acquisition financing is helpful, but not required.

Candidates must be admitted, or eligible for admission, in the state corresponding to their primary office location.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This firm has earned national recognition for its attorney experience and workplace culture, including distinctions for:

• Firm culture and collegiality
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Wellness and attorney support
• Technology and innovation
• Integration of laterals and clerks
• Leadership transparency and accessibility

The firm is deeply committed to attorney development and integration. New associates are paired with formal mentors and benefit from a highly collaborative environment designed to support long-term success.

Additional highlights include:

• Hybrid work model (typically 2-3 in-office days per week)
• 1,800-hour annual billable target
• Billable credit for pro bono work and approved DEI initiatives
• Flexible PTO structure without rigid caps
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, 401(k), parental leave, pet insurance, and more

Compensation

The firm offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, qualifications, class year, and office location.

Anticipated Base Salary Ranges:

• Boston and New York City: $195,000–$217,500
• Hartford and Stamford, CT: $175,000–$207,500

Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.