Mid-level Corporate Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a highly skilled mid-level Corporate Associate to join its growing Business Department. This role offers a significant opportunity for an experienced corporate lawyer to take a senior position in complex corporate transactions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership in managing deals, negotiating, and mentoring junior associates, contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment. The position is available in multiple office locations.

Location:

• Philadelphia, PA 

Duties:

• Manage corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, venture capital, private equity, and joint ventures.
• Take a senior role in running deals, including:
  • Drafting primary transaction agreements.
  • Negotiating with opposing counsel.
  • Supervising junior associates.
• Advise public and/or private companies on securities law matters, including capital-raising transactions and compliance (preferred but not mandatory).

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in corporate law, particularly in mergers, acquisitions, venture capital, private equity, and joint ventures.
• Proven ability to lead and manage corporate deals.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in supervising junior associates.
• Familiarity with securities law and capital-raising transactions (preferred).

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Expertise in corporate transactional law.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle complex transactions independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Access to professional development training and business development opportunities.

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.