Junior to Mid-Level Corporate & Finance Associate

J&T Business Consulting; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting in Boston seeks junior to mid‑level Corporate & Finance Associates to support a dynamic practice focused on mergers and acquisitions. The role emphasizes hands‑on deal work, due diligence, and drafting responsibilities within a high‑caliber team.

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years of corporate law experience, strong academic credentials, and the ability to manage complex transactions with timely client interaction.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of corporate law practice with a focus on M&A and transactional finance.
• Must be currently licensed or eligible to practice law in Massachusetts.
• Strong drafting, negotiating, analytical, and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication and client‑facing judgment; collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• M&A execution: assist structuring, negotiating, and closing buy‑side and sell‑side transactions.
• Documentation & due diligence: lead reviews and draft ancillary transaction agreements.
• Cross‑practice collaboration: work with tax, IP, capital markets, antitrust, environmental, privacy, and regulatory teams.
• Deal management: balance teamwork with independent management of components of corporate transactions.

Skills

M&A

Due diligence

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Junior to Mid-Level Corporate & Finance Associate

Junior to Mid-Level Corporate & Finance Associate

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.