Strategic M&A & Venture Corporate Associate (3–6 yrs)

Australia-Employment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks an associate to join its corporate practice in New York, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, and general corporate advisory work. You will play an active role in deal execution from structuring and due diligence through negotiation and closing.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of corporate-law experience at a law firm, strong drafting and negotiating skills, and familiarity with securities-law compliance and governance matters.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of corporate law experience at a law firm.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions and/or venture capital transactions.
• Strong background in drafting and negotiating transactional documents.
• Familiarity with securities law compliance and corporate governance matters preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters in a transactional environment.
• Strong academic credentials and law firm training.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transactional documents for mergers, acquisitions, and financing activities.
• Support all phases of corporate transactions, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closing.
• Advise clients on corporate governance matters and general corporate law issues.
• Assist with venture capital financings and related investment transactions.
• Manage and coordinate due diligence processes and transaction timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to execute transactions efficiently.
• Assist with securities law compliance and related regulatory obligations.
• Work directly with clients to provide practical, business‑oriented legal advice.

Skills

M&A experience

Venture capital transactions

Drafting & negotiating

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Multi-matter management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Jobot seeks an associate to join its corporate practice in New York, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, and general corporate advisory work. You will play an active role in deal execution from structuring and due diligence through negotiation and closing.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of corporate-law experience at a law firm, strong drafting and negotiating skills, and familiarity with securities-law compliance and governance matters.