Transactional Associate Attorney

MG+M The Law Firm; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

MG+M The Law Firm in Boston, MA is seeking two Transactional Associate Attorneys for its Transactional Practice Group. The roles accommodate mid-level (2+ years) and senior-level (7+ years) candidates, focusing on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and guiding corporate transactions.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an accredited school, MA bar admission, and have experience with M&A and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Massachusetts bar admission required.
• 2+ years transactional law experience in law firm or corporate setting.
• Experience with M&A transactions and corporate governance preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently or with a team.
• Strong understanding of contract law, corporate law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts including NDAs, service agreements, licensing agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Assist with corporate transactions such as entity formation, restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice on transactional matters and regulatory issues.
• Support due diligence efforts and prepare related documentation.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external clients to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risk.
• Maintain organized records and manage timelines for multiple ongoing transactions.
• Stay current with evolving laws, regulations, and industry trends.
• For senior attorneys (7+ years): lead drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements; oversee due diligence; supervise junior attorneys.

Skills

2+ years transactional law

M&A experience

Strong written and verbal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Document management systems

Legal research tools

Job description

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Transactional Associate Attorney

Regular Full-Time Boston, MA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1568

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $190,000.00 Annually

MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M) is seeking to add two Transactional Associate Attorneys to our Transactional Practice Group in the Boston, MA office. We are considering candidates at both the mid-level (2+ years) and senior-level (7+ years) handling transactional matters.

MG+M is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters with an emerging focus on transactional matters. We approach client service as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

For Attorneys with 2+ Years of Experience:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including NDAs, service agreements, licensing agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Assist with corporate transactions such as entity formation, restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice on transactional matters and regulatory issues.
• Support due diligence efforts and prepare related documentation.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external clients to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risk.
• Maintain organized records and manage timelines for multiple ongoing transactions.
• Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends.

For Attorneys with 7+ Years of Experience:

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements.
• Manage and oversee corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing, and restructurings.
• Advise clients on transactional structures, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee due diligence processes and supervise junior attorneys.
• Manage multiple high-level transactions simultaneously while meeting deadlines and client expectations.
• Stay informed on evolving legal and regulatory developments and apply insights to client matters

Candidate Requirements:

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in transactional law, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice in the state of Massachusetts.
• Strong understanding of contract law, corporate law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Experience with M&A transactions and corporate governance, preferred.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and document management systems.

Why Should You Apply?

Our associates work closely with our senior lawyers and clients on challenging work in an entrepreneurial and collegial environment. We offer a hybrid work environment, with the potential for fully remote work, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).

MG+M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value.