Mid To Senior-Level Corporate Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm based in New York City is seeking a Mid to Senior-Level Corporate Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience handling complex private equity, leveraged buyout mergers and acquisitions transactions, and general corporate matters. The candidate should have a proven track record at a large law firm, exceptional academic credentials from a top-tier law school, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on complex private equity transactions, including leveraged buyouts, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase, joint venture, and financing agreements.
• Conduct thorough due diligence for transactions, including legal research and analysis.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic business decisions.
• Manage and coordinate with multiple parties, including clients, opposing counsel, and external advisors.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, legal developments, and regulatory changes.
• Assist in mentoring and supervising junior associates and support staff.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in corporate law, specifically in private equity, leveraged buyouts, and M&A.
• Extensive experience at a large law firm focusing on corporate transactions.
• Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier law school.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex transactions and provide strategic legal advice.
• Strong client management skills and working effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a top-tier law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in New York.

Skills:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation and drafting abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to legal challenges.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and case management software.

Located on the Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan, this firms attorneys handle huge transactions, complex litigation, and sensitive international matters. Their New York clients include more than 30 major financial institutions and a variety of Fortune 500 corporations. Attorneys here are given competitive salaries and do sophisticated work in a friendly, personable office environment. The firm is internally organized by practice teams to facilitate management and client service. Each attorney is a member of one of the firm's practice teams in order to focus on specific practice areas and industries. Cross-Team and cross-office participation is strongly encouraged and many employees draw freely on the firm's national resources, working closely with their colleagues in other office locations. Associates are given tremendous responsibility, but the firm always seeks to balance workload and the quality of life of its associates and partners. The firm also considers requests for flexible work hours and a number of associates have elected to work part-time. In addition to work, this firm makes time for pro bono work and community service.