Corporate Associate

A law firm seeks a midlevel Corporate Associate to join its team in New York City, NY. This role is ideal for an experienced attorney with a strong background in transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and capital markets offerings. The position involves high-level drafting, negotiating, and management responsibilities for clients with complex legal needs.

Duties:

• Handle mergers and acquisitions (with a focus on private equity) and/or capital markets transactions.
• Draft and negotiate sophisticated transaction documents.
• Manage relationships with clients and address their diverse legal needs.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates to ensure efficient task execution and professional growth.
• Oversee the day-to-day demands of multiple client matters with precision and professionalism.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of corporate law experience at a law firm.
• Extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets offerings, and related securities work.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and transactional workflows effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in handling complex legal matters with minimal supervision.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a top-tier, accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing with the State Bar of New York  (or eligible for admission without examination).

Skills:

• Exceptional legal drafting and negotiating abilities.
• Effective leadership and mentoring skills for supervising junior associates.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple high-stakes matters simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

This international, mid-sized, and young New York office has attorneys with a wide array of experience in antitrust law and commercial litigation; corporate finance and securities law; employment litigation and labor; project finance and development; real estate and mortgage finance; restructuring, insolvency and reorganization, and transactions based in Latin America. Although they only offer relatively competitive salaries, their team-oriented and informal environment -- where even the most senior partners are associates, mentors, and friends -- is conducive to quality and success.