Corporate Associate Attorney

Job Title: Corporate Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm in East Brunswick, NJ is seeking a talented and detail-oriented attorney with a strong foundation in corporate transactions. This position is ideal for a legal professional eager to work on a broad range of business matters, including complex deal structuring and corporate governance, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The firm places a premium on precision, client service, and the ability to navigate multifaceted legal frameworks for business entities.

Duties:

• Handle a range of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity deals

• Advise clients on general business law matters, entity formation, and internal structuring

• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of agreements including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and operating agreements

• Conduct legal research and due diligence in support of transactions

• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties to drive deals to completion

• Provide ongoing guidance to clients regarding compliance and risk management in corporate contexts

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of legal experience in corporate and transactional matters

• Previous work in a law firm environment with direct exposure to business clients

• Admission to the New Jersey Bar in good standing

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities

• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills

Education:

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

• Strong academic track record preferred

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in the State of New Jersey

Skills:

• Proficiency in reviewing and negotiating business contracts

• Strong research capabilities and legal reasoning

• High level of professional judgment and attention to detail

• Ability to work both independently and within a team

• Skilled at building and maintaining client relationships

Job Location:

• East Brunswick, NJ

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here raves about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.