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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 235000 - 310000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Corporate Transactions Attorney (45 Years Experience)
Practice Area: Corporate Transactions Emerging Companies M&A
Location: New York NY or Boston MA (hybrid work arrangement)
Schedule: Full-time; Billable Hour Expectation: Approx. 1800/year
Salary: Competitive base salary plus discretionary bonus; total compensation is highly competitive with peer firms
About the Firm:
Our client is a nationally recognized full-service law firm with 12 offices across the U.S. and Europe employing over 1000 attorneys. The firm is known for its robust practice at the intersection of government technology and business. Recognized for its consistent excellence and commitment to diversity mentorship and pro bono service the firm represents clients ranging from innovative startups to multinational public companies.
Responsibilities:
This role sits within the firms Corporate Practice and is ideal for attorneys seeking meaningful engagement with emerging companies as well as experience with complex transactional work. Core responsibilities include:
Advising startups and high-growth companies through formation funding rounds and operational stages
Leading equity financing transactions including seed and venture rounds
Handling mergers acquisitions and related divestitures auctions and carve-outs
Providing strategic support on governance and shareholder matters
Collaborating with cross-functional teams (IP tax employment) for seamless transaction execution
Mentoring junior associates and managing deal teams efficiently
Drafting negotiating and reviewing complex transaction documents with precision
Required Credentials:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school
Admission to practice law and in good standing in the state of New York or Massachusetts (depending on office)
45 years of post-JD experience in a corporate practice at a law firm
Strong foundation in startup counseling private company M&A and equity financing
Demonstrated ability to manage transactions independently and lead junior team members
Excellent drafting negotiation and communication skills
Additional Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with capital markets and public company disclosure work (not required)
Experience representing high-growth tech or life sciences companies
Exposure to cross-border transactions or international clients
Commitment to client service responsiveness and strategic thinking
Strong interpersonal and leadership traits suited to a collaborative work culture
Legal Notice:
This job advertisement does not constitute a full or comprehensive description of the job from the client and is not representative of an offer of employment. This is an announcement for any qualified individual on behalf of a client. All information disseminated is owned by the posting party and may not be shared without express written consent from one of its authorized representatives. Salary and benefits details may vary and will be decided definitively during later stages of the interview process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all individuals who deem themselves qualified for the above role regardless of their religion country of origin nationality gender sexuality appearance beliefs or ideologies to apply today!
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Banking
- Legal Research
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Underwriting
- Phone Etiquette
