Corporate Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 215,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in New York City seeks an experienced corporate M&A attorney with 4+ years at a large or peer firm to lead complex transactions from structuring through closing. You will draft and negotiate definitive agreements, coordinate due diligence, advise on governance and financing matters, and mentor junior associates in a collaborative, on-site environment, with direct client interaction.

This role offers high-quality matters, a path toward senior associate and leadership

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York and admitted to the New York Bar.
• 4+ years of corporate M&A experience at a large or peer level law firm.
• Strong drafting and negotiation experience involving definitive and ancillary M&A documents.
• Experience managing transaction workflow and meeting deadlines independently.
• Knowledge of venture capital, securities, joint ventures, entity structuring, or related areas is a plus.
• Experience with credit agreements and equity or debt financings strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sophisticated mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions from structuring through closing.
• Draft and negotiate definitive agreements, ancillary transaction documents, and other complex corporate agreements.
• Coordinate due diligence, transaction timelines, closing processes, and day to day deal workflow.
• Advise on structural, governance, and corporate issues arising in M&A transactions.
• Handle credit agreements, equity financings, debt financings, and other corporate finance matters.
• Manage relationships and communicate directly with sophisticated business stakeholders and counterparties.
• Supervise and provide guidance to junior associates and paralegals.
• Collaborate with partners and attorneys across practice areas to deliver practical, business focused solutions.
• Contribute to matters involving venture capital, securities, joint ventures, entity structuring, and commercial agreements as experience allows.

Skills

M&A drafting

Negotiation

Deal management

Mentoring

Client interaction

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Pay: $215,000.00 - $245,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a sophisticated corporate practice handling complex M&A and financing transactions for high caliber business clients.
• Take a meaningful lead role in transactions, including drafting, negotiations, deal management, and direct client interaction.
• Work alongside experienced, business minded attorneys in a collaborative environment that values practical legal judgment.
• Mentor junior associates and paralegals while continuing to develop toward senior associate and leadership opportunities.
• Broaden your transactional experience across M&A, corporate finance, securities, venture capital, joint ventures, and entity structuring.

Location: New York, NY. This is an on-site opportunity in New York City, offering direct collaboration with experienced attorneys and close involvement in sophisticated corporate transactions.

Note: Candidates must be admitted to the New York Bar and have 4+ years of substantial M&A experience gained at a large or peer level law firm. Strong experience handling sophisticated corporate transactions, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and managing deal processes is required.

About Us

We are an established business law firm serving sophisticated companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders across complex transactional and advisory matters. Our attorneys combine strong technical skills with practical business judgment, delivering thoughtful, efficient solutions and building long term relationships. We value collaboration, professional growth, excellent service, and attorneys who want meaningful responsibility. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead and support sophisticated mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions from initial structuring through closing.
• Draft and negotiate definitive agreements, ancillary transaction documents, and other complex corporate agreements.
• Coordinate due diligence, transaction timelines, closing processes, and day to day deal workflow.
• Advise on structural, governance, and corporate issues arising in M&A transactions.
• Handle credit agreements, equity financings, debt financings, and other corporate finance matters.
• Manage relationships and communicate directly with sophisticated business stakeholders and counterparties.
• Supervise and provide guidance to junior associates and paralegals.
• Collaborate with partners and attorneys across practice areas to deliver practical, business focused solutions.
• Contribute to matters involving venture capital, securities, joint ventures, entity structuring, and commercial agreements as experience allows.

Qualifications

• Active New York Bar license required.
• 4+ years of corporate M&A experience at a large or peer level law firm required.
• Significant experience in an active corporate transactional practice.
• Strong drafting and negotiation experience involving definitive and ancillary M&A documents.
• Experience independently managing transaction workflow and competing deadlines.
• Strong understanding of corporate structures and issues involved in M&A transactions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and relationship management skills.
• Self starter who can take ownership of sophisticated matters.
• Experience with credit agreements and equity or debt financings strongly preferred.
• Venture capital, securities, joint ventures, entity structuring, LLC operating agreements, commercial contracts, distribution agreements, or franchising experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• High quality corporate matters with sophisticated business exposure and meaningful responsibility.
• Direct access to experienced attorneys and opportunities to take ownership of transactions.
• An on-site, collaborative environment that supports mentorship, visibility, and professional development.
• Opportunities to mentor junior team members while continuing to expand your own transactional expertise.
• Broad corporate work that can deepen your experience beyond traditional M&A.
• Competitive compensation tied to class year and relevant experience.

JPC-2166

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance