Corporate / M&A Associate - Greater Responsibility, Greater Opportunity

J.Sheppard Associates; New Jersey; On-site; USD 180,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

J.Sheppard Associates, a growing Northern New Jersey law firm, seeks a Corporate Associate with 3–7 years of experience. You will handle sophisticated matters, have direct access to leadership, and participate in client relationships with meaningful responsibility.

Ideal candidate has strong transactional experience, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to work with startups and privately held companies.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of corporate law experience
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage client matters with increasing independence

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated corporate transactions for startups and privately held companies
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements and corporate documents
• Contribute to client relations and strategic business counseling
• Collaborate with leadership on matter strategy and execution

Skills

Corporate law

M&A experience

Drafting

Negotiation

Education

NJ Bar admission

Job description

Our client, an entrepreneurial and expanding Northern New Jersey law firm, is seeking a motivated, well-trained Corporate Associate with 3 to 7 years of experience who is ready for greater client involvement, meaningful responsibility and continued professional growth. The firm's progressive and collaborative environment offers direct access to leadership, working on sophisticated client matters and the opportunity to develop lasting professional relationships within a growing practice.

Led by one of the firm's co-managing partners, the corporate practice represents business owners, entrepreneurs, startups and privately held companies in mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, entity formation and structuring, commercial agreements, corporate governance and ongoing business counseling.

The ideal candidate will have strong transactional experience, preferably gained at a midsized or busy boutique law firm, with excellent drafting and negotiation skills, sound judgment and the ability to manage client matters with increasing independence. Experience representing entrepreneurs, startups or privately held businesses is particularly attractive.

Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required. Compensation includes a base salary of $180K to $235K, plus generous bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a compelling opportunity for an ambitious Corporate Associate seeking meaningful responsibility, professional independence and a long-term future within an expanding practice.