Corporate Associate / Senior Associate

Our client is a well-established, full-service business law firm with around 100 attorneys and a strong presence throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Known for its collaborative culture and practical, business-focused approach, the firm represents a broad range of middle-market companies, developers, financial institutions, entrepreneurs, and private clients across a variety of industries. The firm has built a strong reputation in areas including commercial litigation, corporate transactions, bankruptcy and restructuring, real estate and finance, land use and zoning, labor and employment, tax, and intellectual property.

Attorneys are given meaningful client contact and the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters within a supportive and team-oriented environment. The culture is entrepreneurial, collegial, and relationship-driven, with an emphasis on responsiveness, efficiency, and delivering high-quality legal services. The firm offers the sophistication of a larger regional practice while maintaining a more approachable and collaborative atmosphere that values professional development and long-term growth.

About the role

Our client, a well-established law firm in Philadelphia, is seeking a Corporate Associate with 4-6 years of transactional experience to join its growing Corporate & Securities practice. This position is ideal for an attorney with a strong background in mergers and acquisitions, as well as advising businesses on a broad range of corporate matters. The practice represents private equity firms, closely held businesses, financial institutions, entrepreneurs, and investors in complex domestic and international transactions spanning a variety of industries.

Attorneys in this group are entrusted with meaningful client interaction, substantial responsibility, and the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions from inception through closing.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in mergers, acquisitions, asset and equity sales, and other strategic business transactions.
• Advise privately held companies on day-to-day corporate legal matters and ongoing business operations.
• Assist clients with entity formation, corporate governance, organizational matters, and general business counseling.
• Support private equity investments and transactions involving portfolio companies.
• Structure and negotiate joint venture arrangements.
• Handle debt and equity financing transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, ancillary transaction documents, and other commercial agreements.
• Manage due diligence efforts, coordinate transaction timelines, and oversee closing processes.
• Supervise junior attorneys and legal staff as appropriate while serving as a key member of transaction teams.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through direct communication and practical legal advice.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a collaborative attorney with excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills who thrives in a fast-paced transactional practice and is eager to take on significant responsibility while working on sophisticated corporate matters.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with matching
• Bonus structure
• Mentorship and partner track

Pay

$185,000 - $250,000 per year