Corporate Associate

About the role

The successful candidate will join our Corporate & Securities Department, working on complex, market-leading matters. Responsibilities include:

• Mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
• General outside corporate counsel matters for privately held companies
• Corporate governance, entity formation, and ongoing business counseling
• Private equity investments and portfolio company transactions
• Joint ventures
• Debt and equity financing transactions

Responsibilities

• Manage significant portions of transactions
• Draft and negotiate principal transaction documents
• Coordinate due diligence
• Supervise junior attorneys
• Interact directly with clients

Requirements

Associates in this role will:

• Have strong academic credentials
• Be admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Have demonstrated analytical and writing skills
• Be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in corporate transactions
• Knowledge of private equity and venture capital
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions
• Experience in securities regulation

Skills

Essential skills include:

• Strong research and writing abilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail

Benefits

We offer:

• A competitive salary
• Incentive compensation
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Contact

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to the firm’s Director of Recruitment, Katie Kopecki, at katie.kopecki@ourfirm.com or send them by mail to 1835 Market Street, Suite 1400, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103.