Corporate Associate (Mid Level)

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP in Stamford, CT is 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 include representing clients in mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, drafting and negotiating deal documents, conducting

Qualifications

• JD from ABA accredited law school.
• 3–6 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 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

Transactional drafting

Due diligence management

Client communication

Team leadership

Project management

Education

JD from ABA accredited law school

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.