Corporate Associate Attorney

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Corporate Associate to join a collaborative and sophisticated corporate practice. The attorney will work with clients on a broad range of business and transactional matters and will have the opportunity to develop and grow their own practice with the support of an experienced team. The position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated corporate matters, collaborate with experienced attorneys, and develop a long-term transactional practice in a supportive and entrepreneurial environment. Employment Type: Full-time; Practice Area: Corporate / Business Transactions; Experience Level: 3+ years; Bar Admission: New Hampshire required; Massachusetts a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on general business and corporate matters.
• Handle mergers and acquisitions, including asset and stock transactions, due diligence, transaction structuring, and related negotiations.
• Assist with debt and equity financings, including venture capital transactions, convertible debt, and bank financings.
• Advise clients on commercial law and contracting matters.
• Counsel emerging growth companies and startups throughout various stages of the business lifecycle.
• Advise on corporate transactions, entity formation, private offerings, and related state and federal securities law matters.
• Manage and develop relationships with clients while working collaboratively with attorneys and other professionals.
• Contribute to a sophisticated corporate practice and take an entrepreneurial approach to building a client base and practice.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission and good standing in New Hampshire required; Massachusetts admission is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within a sophisticated corporate/transactional practice.
• Strong understanding of: corporate transactions; entity formation; mergers and acquisitions; venture capital financing; convertible debt and other financing transactions; private offerings; state and federal securities laws; commercial contracts and general business matters.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage internal and external client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in developing and growing a legal practice.