Legal Counsel

Alexander Chapman; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Chapman seeks a Corporate Associate to join its in-house legal team in Greenwich, CT. The role supports a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, offering a path from private practice into a dynamic, hands-on in-house environment.

The successful candidate holds a J.D. and NY admission (or waivable), with about 4+ years at a leading law firm, and solid experience in M&A, equity investments, and governance matters. Strong drafting and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and NY admission (or ability to waive in).
• Approximately 4+ years of experience at a leading law firm.
• Broad corporate transactional experience, including exposure to M&A and general corporate matters.
• Experience advising private equity firms, investment managers or other financial institutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, investments and strategic initiatives.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and transaction documents.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, entity management and internal reorganizations.
• Support financing transactions and other general corporate legal matters.
• Partner closely with investment professionals, senior management and external counsel on day-to-day legal issues.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

J.D.

Job description

A leading alternative investment firm is seeking a Corporate Associate to join its in-house legal team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate attorney looking to transition from private practice into a dynamic in-house role supporting a broad range of corporate and transactional matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support on a variety of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, investments and strategic initiatives.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and transaction documents.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, entity management and internal reorganizations.
• Support financing transactions and other general corporate legal matters.
• Partner closely with investment professionals, senior management and external counsel on day-to-day legal issues.

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York (or ability to waive in).
• Approximately 4+ years of experience at a leading law firm.
• Broad corporate transactional experience, including exposure to M&A and general corporate matters.
• Experience advising private equity firms, investment managers or other financial institutions is preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.