Junior to Mid-Level Corporate & Finance Associate

J&T Business Consulting; North Carolina; On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting in Boston seeks a Junior to Mid-Level Corporate & Finance Associate to support M&A transactions, due diligence, and deal documentation with senior lawyers. The role emphasizes early responsibility and client interaction on complex domestic and international matters.

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years in corporate law, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and MA bar eligibility or licensure. Expect a collaborative culture and growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of corporate law practice, with a primary focus on M&A and transactional finance.
• Must be currently licensed, or eligible to become licensed, to practice law in Massachusetts.
• Strong legal drafting, negotiating, analytical, and organization 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 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.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Professional judgment

Client-focused

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

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.