Junior to Midlevel Corporate Associate - NYC (Hybrid)

LORD & CO; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

LORD & CO in New York City seeks a Junior to Midlevel Corporate Associate to join a thriving cross-border practice. The role concentrates on mergers and acquisitions, finance, and general corporate matters, with substantial hands-on experience collaborating directly with partners and clients.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of relevant corporate experience, a J.D. from a top law school, and admission to the New York State Bar.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in general corporate, M&A, corporate finance, project finance, or banking.
• Admission to the New York State Bar is required or anticipated.
• Interest in international legal work is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage mergers and acquisitions matters (approx. 40% of practice).
• Support finance matters, including corporate finance, project finance, and banking transactions (approx. 40%).
• Advise on general corporate matters including entity formation, governance, and contracts (approx. 20%).
• Collaborate with partners and clients on active matters to gain hands-on experience.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate finance

General corporate matters

Education

J.D. from a top law school

Job description

Junior to Midlevel Corporate Associate - NYC (Hybrid)

Posted: July 29, 2026
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

We have been retained by an impressive, well-established, full-service, mid-sized law firm in Midtown Manhattan with a thriving cross-border corporate practice that seeks to hire a junior corporate associate (about 3 to 5 years of substantial, relevant experience) for a role focusing on mergers and acquisitions, finance, and general corporate matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mergers and acquisitions matters (approximately 40% of practice), from due diligence through closing
• Support finance matters (approximately 40% of practice), including corporate finance, project finance, and banking transactions
• Advise on general corporate matters (approximately 20% of practice), including entity formation, governance, and commercial contracts
• Collaborate directly with partners and clients on active matters, gaining substantial hands-on experience

What the Firm Seeks

• Three to five years of experience in general corporate, M&A, corporate finance, project finance, or banking
• J.D. from a top law school and Big Law or equivalent experience
• Admission to the New York State Bar
• A demonstrated interest in international legal work is a strong plus
• Billable hour expectation of 1,700 to 2,000 hours

What the Firm Offers

• Base salary of $190,000 to $215,000, commensurate with experience
• A vibrant domestic and international practice with diverse matters
• Hybrid schedule, with two days per week remote
• A friendly, collaborative environment with sophisticated colleagues

Qualified candidates should email a copy of their resume to Ben Crawford at [e-mail] for immediate consideration.

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