Mid-level Corporate Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A reputable law firm is seeking a Mid-level Corporate Associate Attorney to join its Business Department in Cherry Hill, NJ. This role is ideal for a client-focused attorney with 4-6 years of experience in corporate transactions who is looking to take on a senior role in handling complex and sophisticated deals. The position offers significant professional growth opportunities in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Location:

• Cherry Hill, NJ

Duties:

• Manage corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, venture capital, private equity, and joint ventures.
• Take a senior role in leading deals, including drafting and negotiating primary transaction agreements.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates involved in corporate transactional matters.
• Advise public and private companies on securities law matters, including capital-raising transactions and compliance (preferred but not required).
• Work closely with clients and partners to provide creative and forward-thinking legal solutions.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience handling mergers, acquisitions, venture capital, private equity, and joint venture transactions.
• Proven track record of taking leadership roles in transaction management, drafting agreements, and negotiations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-focused legal practice.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Strong expertise in corporate law, particularly in M&A, venture capital, and private equity.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills for complex transaction agreements.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with junior associates.
• Knowledge of securities law and capital-raising transactions is a plus.

Benefits:

• Access to business development opportunities and professional development training for long-term career growth.
• Opportunity to take ownership of transactions and work closely with senior partners and clients.

This firm is prominent on the local Philadelphia scene, with several offices around the East Coast. This firm has an interesting focus on industry groups, instead of practice areas, a progressive approach that allows attorneys to become intimately involved with their clients and their needs. Attorneys at this nearly 80 year old firm enjoy a team-oriented and collegial atmosphere.