Junior to Mid-Level Corporate & Finance Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Deal team structure

Professional growth

Equal opportunity employment

Job summary

J&T in Boston, MA seeks junior to mid-level Corporate & Finance associates (class years 2021–2025) with 1–5 years of M&A experience. You will work on structuring, negotiating, and closing transactions, conducting due diligence, and drafting ancillary agreements while managing deal checklists.

The role offers early responsibility, frequent partner and client contact, and opportunities to work on complex domestic and international transactions across key markets.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school.
• Experience in corporate law or finance-related transactions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• M&A Execution: Assist in structuring, negotiating, and closing buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Documentation & Diligence: Lead due diligence reviews, draft ancillary transaction agreements, maintain closing checklists.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Professional judgment

Collaboration

Education

Law school credential

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.