Junior to Mid-Level Corporate & Finance Associate

J&T; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lean deal team structure

Professional growth opportunities

Equal opportunity employment

Job summary

J&T in Boston, MA seeks junior to mid-level Corporate & Finance associates for hands-on M&A, due diligence, and deal-document work. The role offers early responsibility, frequent partner and client interaction, and exposure to complex domestic and international transactions.

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years in corporate law, MA licensure or eligibility, and strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client-facing skills, with a track record of strong academics.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of corporate law practice with a focus on M&A and transactional finance.
• Must be licensed, or eligible to become licensed, to practice law in Massachusetts.
• Strong legal drafting, negotiating, analytical, and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication, sound professional judgment, and a collaborative, client-focused mindset.
• Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• M&A Execution: Assist in structuring, negotiating, and closing buy-side and sell-side transactions for strategic and financial buyers across key markets.
• Documentation & Diligence: Lead due diligence reviews, draft ancillary transaction agreements, maintain closing checklists, and coordinate post-closing integration.
• Cross-Practice Collaboration: Work with tax, IP, capital markets, antitrust, environmental, privacy, and regulatory teams to craft practical legal solutions.
• Deal Management: Balance teamwork with the ability to independently manage components of corporate transactions.

Skills

M&A experience

Due diligence

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Law degree

Massachusetts bar eligibility

Job description

Junior to Mid-Level Corporate & Finance Associate

Location: Boston, MA

Practice Area: Corporate & Finance

Class Years: 2021 – 2025

Salary Range: $235,000 – $310,000 (commensurate with experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking junior to mid-level associates (class years 2021–2025) with a minimum of one year of experience to join our Corporate & Finance practice group in Boston. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), including conducting due diligence, drafting ancillary deal documents, and managing deal checklists.

This role offers significant responsibility early on, high levels of partner and client interaction, and opportunities to work on complex domestic and international transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• M&A Execution: Assist in structuring, negotiating, and closing buy-side and sell-side transactions for strategic and financial buyers across key global markets.
• Documentation & Diligence: Lead due diligence reviews, draft ancillary transaction agreements, maintain closing checklists, and coordinate post-closing integration processes.
• Cross-Practice Collaboration: Work alongside specialized teams (tax, IP, capital markets, antitrust, environmental, privacy, and regulatory) to craft practical, business-focused legal solutions for clients.
• Deal Management: Balance collaborative team effort with the ability to independently manage specific components of corporate transactions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 1 to 5 years of corporate law practice, with a primary focus on M&A and transactional finance.
• Legal Credentials: Must be currently licensed, or eligible to become licensed, to practice law in Massachusetts.
• Core Skills: Strong legal drafting, negotiating, analytical, and organization skills with keen attention to detail.
• Soft Skills: Excellent verbal communication, sound professional judgment, and a collaborative, client-focused mindset.
• Academic Record: Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school.

What We Offer

• Deal Team Structure: Leanly staffed teams designed to maximize associate responsibility, client face-time, and partner mentorship.
• Professional Growth: A supportive and collegial culture invested in helping associates craft a tailored, long-term career path.
• Equal Opportunity Employment: We commit to a diverse, inclusive environment free from discrimination across all terms and conditions of employment.