Corporate Attorney

A law firm in Morristown is currently seeking an experienced Corporate Attorney with a strong background in corporate transactional matters. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial contracts, and corporate governance. NJ or NY Bar admission is required, with eligibility to waive into NJ.

Duties:

• Handle complex corporate transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Oversee joint ventures, ensuring legal compliance and strategic success.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts.
• Provide legal counsel on corporate governance matters.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to achieve business objectives.
• Stay informed about changes in corporate laws and regulations.
• Conduct due diligence in corporate transactions.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in corporate transactional matters.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• NJ or NY Bar admission with eligibility to waive into NJ.

Skills:

• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on legal compliance.

This New Jersey headquartered law firm is a leader in the New Jersey legal community. With offices in Trenton, Morrisontown, and New York City, this law firm offers the breadth and quality of the New York City law practice, but the benefits of the New Jersey firm culture including: manageable working hours, early-career substantive responsibility, and visibility within the community.