Corporate Associate (Mid Level)

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school is required.
• 3-6 years of transactional law firm experience, including drafting and negotiating principal deal documents.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, entity structures, and transactional processes.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents (purchase, merger, shareholder, operating agreements, disclosures).
• Conduct and manage due diligence, reviewing records, contracts, and filings; prepare summaries.
• Assist with transaction structuring, deal management, and closing logistics.
• Advise on general corporate matters including formation, governance, capitalization, and compliance.
• Coordinate with tax, finance, employment, and litigation teams as needed.
• Manage junior associates and paralegals on transactions; provide guidance and feedback.
• Maintain direct communication with clients and help build long-term relationships.

Skills

Transactional drafting

Drafting & negotiating

Corporate governance

Client management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Due diligence tools

Job description

We are seeking a mid-level Corporate Associate (3-6 years) to join our growing Corporate Practice. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in general corporate and M&A transactions and the ability to manage matters with increasing autonomy while working closely with partners and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a wide range of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and strategic investments
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents, including purchase agreements, merger agreements, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary closing documents
• Conduct and manage due diligence, including reviewing corporate records, contracts, and regulatory filings, and preparing diligence summaries
• Assist with transaction structuring, 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
• Manage junior associates and 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
• 3-6 years of experience in transactional work at a law firm, including drafting and negotiating principal deal documents
• 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.