Corporate Associate (Junior)

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP in Stamford, CT seeks a junior Corporate Associate (1-3 years) to join our growing Corporate Practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in general corporate and M&A transactions and will work closely with partners on a range of deals.

Key responsibilities include drafting and negotiating closing documents, conducting due diligence, managing deal logistics, advising on governance and entity formation, and coordinating with tax, finance, employment, and litigation

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• 1-3 years of experience in transactional work at a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, entity structures, and transactional processes.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and sound business judgment.
• Team-oriented with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a wide range of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate ancillary closing documents, including disclosure schedules, with a working knowledge of primary transaction documents, including purchase agreements, merger agreements, shareholder agreements, and operating agreements.
• Conduct and manage due diligence, including reviewing corporate records, contracts, and regulatory filings, and preparing diligence summaries.
• Assist with deal management and closing logistics.
• Advise clients on general corporate matters, including entity formation, governance, capitalization, and ongoing compliance.
• Coordinate with attorneys in other practice groups (tax, finance, employment, litigation) as needed.
• Work closely with senior associates and partners on transactions.
• Manage paralegals on transactions and provide guidance and feedback.
• Maintain direct communication with clients and contribute to building long-term client relationships.

Skills

Transactional work

Drafting & negotiating

Corporate governance

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

We are seeking a junior Corporate Associate (1-3 years) to join our growing Corporate Practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in general corporate and M&A transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a wide range of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and strategic investments
• Draft, review, and negotiate ancillary closing documents, including disclosure schedules, with a working knowledge of primary transaction documents, including purchase agreements, merger agreements, shareholder agreements, and operating agreements
• Conduct and manage due diligence, including reviewing corporate records, contracts, and regulatory filings, and preparing diligence summaries
• Assist with deal management and closing logistics
• Advise clients on general corporate matters, including entity formation, governance, capitalization, and ongoing compliance
• Coordinate with attorneys in other practice groups (tax, finance, employment, litigation) as needed
• Work closely with senior associates and partners on transactions
• Manage paralegals on transactions and provide guidance and feedback
• Maintain direct communication with clients and contribute to building long-term client relationships

Skills & Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• 1-3 years of experience in transactional work at a law firm
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, entity structures, and transactional processes
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and sound business judgment
• Team-oriented with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset

Finn Dixon is based in Stamford, Connecticut and currently maintains a hybrid work environment with candidates generally expected to be in office at least 2 days per week.