Corporate and Transactional Associate Attorney

A law firm in Boston is seeking a Corporate and Transactional Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience in law firm Corporate/Transactional practice. The ideal candidate will have experience working with closely held and family businesses, from start-up to exit phase, and be comfortable handling various aspects of corporate and transactional matters.

Job Duties:

• Work with closely held and family businesses on governance, contract matters, and strategic partnerships.
• Assist in recruitment and retention incentives for key executives and employees.
• Handle private financings and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
• Collaborate with business owners and management directly.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Provide counsel on commercial real estate acquisitions, leasing, and financing.
• Handle liquor licensing and hospitality matters.
• Grow a book of business through client development and networking efforts.

Requirements:

• Massachusetts license and New England roots.
• 3-5 years of experience in law firm Corporate/Transactional practice.
• Strong communication, technology, and organizational skills.
• Excellent client interface capabilities.
• Skilled drafting with attention to detail.
• Experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, leasing, and financing is helpful.
• Experience in liquor licensing and hospitality matters is helpful.
• Enthusiasm for growing a book of business.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Massachusetts Bar license.

Skills:

• Strong communication, technology, and organizational skills.
• Excellent client interface capabilities.
• Skilled drafting with attention to detail.
• Experience in corporate governance and contract matters.
• Knowledge of private financings and M&A transactions.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate acquisitions, leasing, and financing.
• Enthusiasm for client development and growing a book of business.

Experience:

3-5 years of experience in law firm Corporate/Transactional practice.

This law firm was founded over three decades ago with a wide range of trial and transactional experience. Their areas of practice include construction, real estate, criminal, white collar, estate planning, family law, and land use. The firm is located in Massachusetts.