Senior Associate

Edward Mann; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Direct interaction with Partners

Mentorship and development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Edward Mann is seeking a Senior Associate in its Legal Practice to join a high-performance team in New York City. The role focuses on handling sophisticated matters with minimal supervision while collaborating with Partners and clients to advance business objectives.

The ideal candidate will deliver excellent research, drafting and negotiation skills, and will contribute to client relationships, budgets, and timelines while mentoring junior lawyers and supporting firm growth.

Qualifications

• Attorney with admission to the New York Bar.
• Experience handling complex matters at a reputable law firm or practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work with high level of independence.
• Excellent research, drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to understand client needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident when working directly with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with junior team development focus.
• Proactive, commercially focused with growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of complex legal matters from inception through to resolution.
• Provide high-quality legal advice aligned with clients' commercial objectives.
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of legal documents and pleadings.
• Conduct detailed legal research and apply findings to client matters.
• Collaborate with Partners and other team members on high-value matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Own matter timelines, budgets and client expectations.
• Mentor junior associates and contribute to team development.
• Support business development and growth opportunities with clients.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and developments.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Negotiation

Client advisory

Independence

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Senior Associate – Legal Practice

Location: New York City, NY
Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Associate to join a well-established legal practice based in New York City.

This is an excellent opportunity for a high-performing attorney who is looking to take the next step in their career, working closely with Partners and clients on a broad range of complex and sophisticated matters.

The successful candidate will have strong technical legal expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage matters with a high degree of autonomy while contributing to the wider success of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of complex legal matters from inception through to resolution.

• Provide high-quality legal advice to clients, understanding both their legal and commercial objectives.

• Draft, review and negotiate a range of legal documentation, agreements, pleadings and correspondence.

• Conduct detailed legal research and analysis and apply findings effectively to client matters.

• Work closely with Partners and other members of the legal team on complex and high-value matters.

• Develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients and other key stakeholders.

• Take responsibility for managing matters efficiently, including deadlines, budgets and client expectations.

• Support and mentor junior associates and contribute to the development of the wider team.

• Play an active role in business development and identifying opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships.

• Maintain a strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulation and developments within the relevant practice area.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

• Qualification as an attorney and admission to the New York Bar.

• Strong experience within a reputable law firm or legal practice.

• Demonstrable experience handling complex matters with a high level of independence.

• Excellent legal research, drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.

• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand and anticipate client needs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• The confidence to work directly with clients and senior stakeholders.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• A collaborative approach, with the ability to support and develop more junior members of the team.

• A proactive and commercially focused mindset, with an interest in contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

What the Firm Offers

• The opportunity to work within a respected and growing legal practice.

• Exposure to sophisticated and high-quality legal work.

• Direct interaction with Partners and senior clients.

• A collaborative and supportive working environment.

• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.