Corporate Associate Attorney (3-6 Yrs Exp)

Australia-Employment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks an associate to join its corporate practice in New York, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, and general corporate advisory work. You will play an active role in deal execution from structuring and due diligence through negotiation and closing.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of corporate-law experience at a law firm, strong drafting and negotiating skills, and familiarity with securities-law compliance and governance matters.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of corporate law experience at a law firm.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions and/or venture capital transactions.
• Strong background in drafting and negotiating transactional documents.
• Familiarity with securities law compliance and corporate governance matters preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters in a transactional environment.
• Strong academic credentials and law firm training.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transactional documents for mergers, acquisitions, and financing activities.
• Support all phases of corporate transactions, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closing.
• Advise clients on corporate governance matters and general corporate law issues.
• Assist with venture capital financings and related investment transactions.
• Manage and coordinate due diligence processes and transaction timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to execute transactions efficiently.
• Assist with securities law compliance and related regulatory obligations.
• Work directly with clients to provide practical, business‑oriented legal advice.

Skills

M&A experience

Venture capital transactions

Drafting & negotiating

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Multi-matter management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

M&A and Venture Work with Direct Transaction Experience. Salary: $185,000 - $265,000 per year.

Our Firm

We are a full‑service law firm composed of highly talented, thoughtful, and experienced attorneys committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. Our work spans a broad range of sophisticated legal matters, including complex disputes, strategic transactions, and ongoing business counseling for organizations, institutions, and individuals. We emphasize a practical, solutions‑oriented approach, combining deep legal knowledge with an understanding of our clients’ broader objectives.

Why Join Us

Joining our team means working on sophisticated, high‑level matters in an environment that values both excellence and sustainability. You will receive direct client engagement, meaningful responsibility, and support from a collaborative and accessible team structure. The culture prioritizes mentorship, professional development, and long‑term growth while maintaining a focus on quality of work over volume.

Position Summary

We are seeking an associate to join our corporate practice, working on a broad range of complex transactional matters. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, and general corporate advisory work, and you will play an active role in deal execution from early‑stage structuring and diligence through negotiation and closing.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transactional documents for mergers, acquisitions, and financing activities.
• Support all phases of corporate transactions, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closing.
• Advise clients on corporate governance matters and general corporate law issues.
• Assist with venture capital financings and related investment transactions.
• Manage and coordinate due diligence processes and transaction timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to execute transactions efficiently.
• Assist with securities law compliance and related regulatory obligations.
• Work directly with clients to provide practical, business‑oriented legal advice.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of experience in corporate law at a law firm.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions and/or venture capital transactions.
• Strong background in drafting and negotiating transactional documents.
• Familiarity with securities law compliance and corporate governance matters preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters in a transactional environment.
• Strong academic credentials and law firm training.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage deadlines across multiple active transactions.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to work independently when needed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.