Corporate Associate

Corporate Associate

Location: Onsite New Orleans Louisiana
Compensation: $170000 $180000 base salary
Additional Compensation: Bonus eligibility
Benefits: Full benefits package
Employment Type: Full-Time

Eligibility Requirements:
Law school GPA of 3.2 or higher (required)
Active Louisiana Bar admission (required)
35 years of corporate/transactional experience ONLY

The Opportunity

HireNow Staffing is partnering with a top regional law firm to recruit a seasoned and skilled Corporate Associate to join its nationally recognized corporate and transactional practice in New Orleans.

This role is ideal for an associate who wants meaningful deal exposure close collaboration with experienced partners and the opportunity to grow into a core contributor within a sophisticated corporate practice. The firm handles a steady flow of buy- and sell-side M&A transactions along with a broad range of general corporate and business matters.

Only candidates who meet the defined experience and academic requirements will be considered.

Role Overview

As a Corporate Associate you will support and lead components of complex corporate transactions while working closely with senior attorneys and clients. You will be expected to draft review and negotiate transaction documents manage deal processes and provide practical legal guidance across a variety of business matters.

This position offers long-term growth potential for attorneys who demonstrate strong judgment attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality client service.

Key Responsibilities

To be considered for interview candidates must demonstrate experience performing the following:

• Draft review and negotiate complex transactional documents including:

  • Purchase and sale agreements

  • Merger agreements

  • Ancillary transaction documents

• Support and manage buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions from diligence through closing

• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence including review of corporate records and disclosure schedules

• Assist with general corporate matters governance issues and ongoing client advisory work

• Collaborate closely with partners associates and clients to ensure transactions move efficiently

• Maintain precise organization of deal materials timelines and closing deliverables

• Provide clear practical legal analysis and recommendations

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet all of the following to be considered:

• 35 years of relevant corporate and transactional experience (ONLY)

• Experience drafting and negotiating complex transactional agreements

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Sound legal judgment and professionalism

• Law school GPA of 3.2 or higher

• Active admission to the Louisiana Bar

Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Emphasized)

Candidates meeting the following criteria will receive priority consideration:

• Meaningful experience with M&A transactions including asset and stock deals

• Exposure to general corporate advisory work for middle-market or national clients

• Experience working in a collaborative fast-paced transactional environment

• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting deadlines

• Interest in long-term growth within a nationally respected corporate practice

Why This Role Stands Out

• Competitive compensation and bonus structure

• Opportunity to work on high-quality national-level transactions

• Meaningful responsibility and direct partner collaboration

• Clear path for professional growth within a respected corporate group

• Strong firm culture emphasizing mentorship precision and client service

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements.
This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on practice needs. Only candidates meeting core qualifications will be considered for interview.