Corporate Attorney – M&A & Business Transactions (Hybrid)

Corporate Attorney M&A & Business Transactions (Hybrid)
Location: Summit NJ (Hybrid; in-office 3 days/week)
Salary: $135000$175000 base productivity bonus tied to profit share
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision; 3 wks PTO; 401(k) w/ 4% match; Continuing Education
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: MondayFriday 9:00 AM5:00 PM ET
Travel: None
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available

Corporate Attorney M&A & Business Transactions Description

Our client a boutique business law firm is seeking a Corporate Attorney to join their growing team in Summit NJ. This role offers the rare opportunity to do high-level meaningful corporate work in an entrepreneurial environment without the politics or rigidity of BigLaw. You will work directly with founders investors and leadership teams on complex transactions while acting as a trusted business advisor throughout the lifecycle of a company.

To succeed you must have corporate transactions law experience with a focus on M&A entity formation and corporate governance as well as be comfortable taking ownership of matters and balancing big-picture business goals with detailed legal execution. Ideal candidates are motivated corporate attorneys who want early responsibility direct client exposure and the ability to see the real impact of their work. This is an exciting opportunity for attorneys who thrive in collaborative settings value mentorship and are eager to grow their skills while building long-term client relationships in a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

Corporate Attorney M&A & Business Transactions Responsibilities

Represent clients in mergers acquisitions asset purchases and equity transactions
Manage due diligence processes and coordinate directly with clients and counterparties
Draft and negotiate transaction documents and ancillary closing materials
Support deal closings and post-closing matters from start to finish
Handle entity formations restructurings and ongoing corporate governance matters
Prepare board and shareholder consents resolutions and organizational documents
Advise clients on general corporate matters across all stages of growth
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on assigned matters

Corporate Attorney M&A & Business Transactions Qualifications

Juris Doctor; admitted in NY and/or NJ; waive into other within 1 year required
2 years of corporate law experience required
Experience with M&A entity formation and corporate governance required
Strong understanding of the M&A process from letter of intent through closing required