Transactional Associate Attorney - Mid Level

BCG Attorney Search; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical coverage

Prescription, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance and AD&D coverage

Profit sharing and 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Hamilton, NJ seeks a mid-level Transactional Associate Attorney to manage M&A transactions from inception to closing, draft and negotiate documents, and advise on corporate structures and compliance.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of practice, NJ bar, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to work with clients and a team to deliver timely, business-minded solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of practice experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical thinker with a business mindset.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, and M&A transactions.
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate primary and ancillary documents for M&A transactions.
• Advise clients on business structures and compliance issues.
• Conduct due diligence on corporate, financial, and regulatory matters.
• Prepare legal opinions and memoranda on transactional matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals, and communicate with clients.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Law degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Transactional Associate Attorney in Hamilton, NJ. The candidate will handle purchase and sale transactions from inception through closing, including drafting and negotiating documents for M&A and similar transactions. They will advise clients on business structures, compliance issues, and strategic planning, conduct due diligence, and prepare legal opinions and memoranda.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate primary and ancillary documents for M&A transactions.
• Advise clients on business structures and compliance issues.
• Conduct due diligence on corporate, financial, and regulatory matters.
• Prepare legal opinions and memoranda on transactional matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals, and communicate with clients.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of practice experience required.
• Exceptional interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical thinker with a business mindset.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, and M&A transactions.
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact directly with clients.
• Admission in New Jersey required; admission in Pennsylvania or New York is a bonus.

Education

Law degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New Jersey Bar.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues.

Benefits

• Major medical and hospitalization coverage.
• Prescription, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Profit sharing and 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.