Corporate Mid-Level Transactional Attorney

Whitman Advisory Job Community; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Billable-hours bonus

Discretionary bonus

Origination bonus

Job summary

Whitman Advisory Job Community in Roseland, NJ seeks a Corporate Mid-Level Transactional Attorney to join our Corporate Practice Group. This role focuses on sophisticated matters including M&A, joint ventures, real estate ventures, and equity and debt financing transactions.

The ideal candidate will own transactions from structuring through closing, work directly with clients and counterparties, and draft and negotiate a wide range of corporate agreements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of corporate transactional experience at a law firm.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across corporate agreements.
• Admission to the New Jersey or New York Bar is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a broad range of sophisticated corporate matters.
• Handle M&A, including buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Structure and negotiate joint ventures, including real estate JV.
• Advise on equity and debt financing transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate merger, stock and asset purchase agreements.
• Oversee transaction due diligence and risk assessment.
• Coordinate timelines and work with clients, counsel and advisors.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to growth of the corporate practice through client development.

Skills

M&A experience

Joint ventures

Equity financing

Debt financing

Real estate JV

Drafting contracts

Client relations

Bar admission

Transaction management

Negotiation

Job description

Corporate Mid-Level Transactional Attorney

Location: Roseland, NJ

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 6+ Years

Compensation: $205,000–$235,000 Base Salary + Bonuses

About the Opportunity

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Mid-Level Transactional Attorney to join its Corporate Practice Group in Roseland, New Jersey.

This is an opportunity for a transactional attorney with substantial experience handling sophisticated corporate matters, including M&A, joint ventures, real estate joint ventures, and equity and debt financing transactions.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable taking ownership of transactions, working directly with clients and counterparties, and drafting and negotiating complex corporate and commercial agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a broad range of sophisticated corporate and transactional matters.
• Handle mergers and acquisitions, including both buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Structure and negotiate joint ventures, including complex real estate joint ventures.
• Advise clients on equity and debt financing transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate:
• Merger and acquisition agreements
• Stock purchase agreements
• Asset purchase agreements
• Operating agreements
• Shareholder agreements
• Joint venture agreementsCommercial and other transactional agreements
• Conduct and oversee transaction due diligence.
• Identify and address legal and business risks associated with transactions.
• Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, financial advisors, and other professional advisors.
• Manage transaction timelines and coordinate multiple parties through closing.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to clients.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the corporate practice through client development and relationship building.

Ideal Candidate

• 6+ years of corporate transactional experience at a law firm.
• Strong experience independently managing or leading sophisticated transactions.
• Demonstrated experience with M&A, joint ventures, equity/debt financing, and general corporate matters.
• Experience with real estate joint ventures is highly valued.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent understanding of corporate and transactional law.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business judgment and ability to provide practical legal solutions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients and develop trusted relationships.
• Admission to the New Jersey or New York Bar required.

Base Salary: $205,000–$235,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

In addition to base compensation, the position offers eligibility for:

• Billable-hours bonus
• Discretionary bonus
• Origination bonus

Work Arrangement

This position follows a hybrid schedule based out of the firm's Roseland, New Jersey office, providing a combination of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Why This Opportunity

This role is suited for a mid-level transactional attorney looking to work on complex, sophisticated corporate matters while having meaningful client interaction and responsibility over transactions from structuring through closing.

The successful attorney will have the opportunity to work across M&A, joint ventures, financing, and general corporate transactions within an established corporate practice.