Corporate Associate (Mid Level)

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

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 handle general corporate and M&A matters with increasing autonomy while collaborating with partners and clients.

We value strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a hybrid work schedule with in-office days and solid exposure to high‑impact

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 3–6 years of transactional experience at a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and entity structures.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.
• Hybrid work environment; in-office presence required (approx. 2 days/week).

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents (purchase agreements, merger agreements, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, disclosure schedules).
• Conduct and manage due diligence and prepare diligence summaries.
• Assist with transaction structuring, deal management, and closing logistics.
• Advise on general corporate matters including formation, governance, capitalization, and ongoing compliance.
• Coordinate with other practice groups as needed.
• Manage junior associates and paralegals and provide guidance.
• Maintain direct communication with clients and help build long-term relationships.

Skills

Transactional experience

Drafting & negotiation

Lead juniors

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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.