Corporate Associate (Senior)

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

Job summary

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP seeks a senior Corporate Associate with 6+ years of transactional experience to join its growing corporate practice in Stamford. The role involves independently managing matters while collaborating with partners and clients on complex M&A and corporate transactions.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating principal deal documents, supervising deal teams, and coordinating with other practice groups.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of transactional experience at a law firm
• Drafting and negotiating principal deal documents
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and entity structures
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships
• Team-oriented, 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 such as purchase agreements, merger agreements, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, disclosure schedules, and closing documents
• Oversee and manage the deal process from due diligence to closing, including communication with clients and opposing counsel
• Assist with transaction structuring, deal management, and closing logistics
• Advise clients on general corporate matters including formation, governance, capitalization, and ongoing compliance
• Coordinate with attorneys in other practice groups as needed
• Lead deal teams, mentor associates and paralegals on transactions
• Maintain direct communication with clients and contribute to long-term client relationships

Skills

Transactional experience

Client relations

Drafting contracts

Governance knowledge

Leadership

Attention to detail

Team mentoring

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

We are seeking a senior Corporate Associate (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 independently manage matters 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
• Oversee and manage entire deal process, from due diligence to drafting and negotiation, including communication with clients and opposing counsel
• 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
• Lead deal teams, mentor 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
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships
• 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.