Senior Corporate Attorney

Law Firms; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Firms seeks an experienced Senior Corporate Attorney to manage complex transactions from inception through closing, in a role that combines leadership and strategic counsel for middle-market clients. This position emphasizes independent handling of matters and strong client communication.

Work is four days in the NYC office and one remote day, with a base salary between $170,000 and $250,000 annually. Security experience is a plus in supporting business goals.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in corporate and transactional law.
• Experience handling middle-market business transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters from inception to completion.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage corporate transactions from initial structuring through closing
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transactional documents, including: (Buy/sell agreements, Mergers and acquisitions, Corporate formations and restructurings, Shareholder and operating agreements, Commercial contracts and related business agreements)
• Provide strategic legal guidance to middle-market business clients
• Interface directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders
• Conduct due diligence and manage transaction timelines
• Identify and mitigate legal and business risks

Skills

Leadership

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Client communication

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Corporate Attorney to manage complex business transactions from inception through completion. This role requires a seasoned legal professional who can independently lead matters, provide strategic counsel, and serve as a trusted advisor to middle-market entrepreneurs, preferably with some security experience. This role will be 4- days in our NYC office and one remote.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage corporate transactions from initial structuring through closing
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transactional documents, including: (Buy/sell agreements, Mergers and acquisitions, Corporate formations and restructurings, Shareholder and operating agreements, Commercial contracts and related business agreements)
• Provide strategic legal guidance to middle-market business clients
• Interface directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders
• Conduct due diligence and manage transaction timelines
• Identify and mitigate legal and business risks

Qualifications:

• 8-10+ years of experience in corporate and transactional law
• Demonstrated experience handling middle-market business transactions
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to independently manage matters from inception to completion
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills

Salary and Other Compensation:

The base salary for this position is between $170,000 - $250,000 annually. Factors that may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.