Corporate Associate - Corporate

IDEX Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Career progression opportunities

Access to professional development and mentoring

Job summary

A prestigious US law firm is searching for a Corporate Associate for its New York office. This role involves advising on M&A and corporate matters, drafting complex transaction documents, and collaborating with senior partners. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of experience, a JD from a leading law school, and be admitted to the New York Bar. Competitive compensation and a supportive work culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of corporate law experience at a top-tier law firm.
• Strong academic background and admitted to the New York Bar.
• Proactive and commercial mindset with strong team ethic.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on M&A, private equity, and corporate matters.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents.
• Manage deal processes and due diligence reviews.
• Collaborate with senior partners on international transactions.

Skills

Corporate law experience

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

JD or equivalent from a leading law school

Job description

A prestigious US law firm with a globally recognized corporate practice is seeking a talented and driven Corporate Associate to join its dynamic New York office. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-profile, market-leading transactions with an elite client base, including multinational corporations, private equity sponsors, and financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of M&A, private equity, and general corporate matters.
• Draft and negotiate complex transaction documents, including purchase agreements, shareholders' agreements, and financing documents.
• Manage deal processes, due diligence reviews, and closing procedures.
• Work closely with senior partners and cross-border teams on sophisticated international transactions.

Requirements

• 1-4 years of corporate law experience at a top-tier law firm, preferably in New York or another major financial center.
• Strong academic background from a leading law school (JD or equivalent).
• Admitted to the New York Bar.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• A proactive, commercial mindset with a strong team ethic.

What We Offer

• Exposure to cutting-edge deals and high-caliber clients.
• Market-leading compensation and bonus structure.
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture with genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Access to ongoing professional development and mentoring from some of the industry's top practitioners.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission

At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.