Corporate Attorney

Responsibilities

• Lead mergers and acquisitions and other multifaceted corporate matters from initial planning through closing and follow-up activities.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate principal transaction agreements and supporting documents with careful attention to legal and business risk.
• Provide guidance on privacy, data protection, and related regulatory issues that may affect transactional strategy and execution.
• Advise closely held companies and business owners on entity governance, ownership matters, and broader corporate legal concerns.
• Direct due diligence efforts, evaluate transaction structures, and coordinate all steps required to complete deals efficiently.
• Oversee and mentor entry-level attorneys and legal support staff while maintaining high-quality work across active matters.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, outside counsel, and other transaction participants, offering clear and commercially sound recommendations.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience handling corporate transactions within a law firm or a sophisticated in-house legal environment.
• Proven background in mergers and acquisitions, including buy-side, sell-side, or both types of transactions.
• Demonstrated success managing complex deals independently and leading legal teams through demanding matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on practical legal counsel.
• Ability to manage matters from transaction structuring through closing and post-closing with limited oversight.

Qualifications

• Active admission to the New York Bar in good standing; additional bar admissions are advantageous.
• Strong academic credentials, with highly regarded legal training preferred.

Skills

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with complex deal structuring and execution.
• Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Access to top jobs, competitive compensation, and benefits.
• Free online training.
• Company 401(k) plan eligibility.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can accommodate the needs of the candidate and the client.