Corporate Counsel

A law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its team. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in corporate law, with substantial exposure to capital markets, bank lending transactions, and acquisition finance. The role requires excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong academic background, and admission to the New York Bar.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on a wide range of corporate matters, including capital markets transactions, bank lending, and acquisition finance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex corporate agreements, financing documents, and transaction-related contracts.
• Manage and oversee acquisition finance and related commitment processes.
• Offer strategic advice on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory issues.
• Collaborate with clients, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of corporate transactions.
• Conduct legal research and stay informed on industry trends and changes in laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement strategies to address legal and business challenges.
• Supervise and mentor junior legal staff and support team development.

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar.
• 8+ years of experience in corporate law, with substantial exposure to capital markets and/or bank lending transactions.
• Experience in acquisition finance and related commitment processes.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong academic background and proven track record in corporate legal practice.
• Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex corporate and financial agreements.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance, capital markets, and banking regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Effective legal research and strategic planning skills.

This firm is high on profits per partner, but low in terms of associate satisfaction. The good news? They are looking at it, says management, who is reinvigorating the attempts to address associate satisfaction and attrition. Although the work is good--associates feel that they learn through trial by fire, those wanting hands on mentoring or touchy feely interaction with partners will likely be disappointed. However, with major investment bank clients and a recipe for profitability, it is unlikely that this large New York firm will leave the Manhattan scene any time soon.