Corporate Associate Attorney

Pay:$130000.00 - $165000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly regarded collaborative corporate practice handling sophisticated transactions
• Work on complex mergers and acquisitions for a diverse client base ranging from entrepreneurs to established businesses
• Enjoy direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility from day one
• Benefit from a balanced culture with no rigid billable hour requirement and typical annual billing between 1500-1800 hours
• Earn performance-based bonuses and strong long-term growth opportunities
• Work with experienced attorneys in a collegial and supportive environment
• Hybrid flexibility with the ability to work remotely up to two days per week
• Relocation candidates are welcome

Location:Portland Maine Hybrid schedule with the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week while enjoying the collaboration and mentorship of an established office.

Note:Candidates must have 3 years of corporate law experience with significant mergers and acquisitions experience and must be licensed to practice in Maine.

About Us

We are a client-focused law firm committed to providing practical business solutions while fostering a collaborative and supportive culture. Our attorneys work closely with sophisticated regional and national clients and enjoy meaningful opportunities for growth mentorship and professional development. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in mergers and acquisitions transactions from initial structuring through closing
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements and transaction documents
• Advise corporations partnerships and limited liability companies on day-to-day business matters
• Assist clients with entity formation and organizational structuring
• Support finance and private equity transactions
• Conduct due diligence and manage transaction processes
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on complex matters
• Build strong client relationships and provide practical legal advice

Qualifications

• 3 years of corporate law experience
• Strong mergers and acquisitions experience required
• Experience representing corporations partnerships and LLCs preferred
• Experience with entity formation and business structuring preferred
• Finance and private equity transaction experience preferred
• Securities law knowledge is a plus
• Excellent drafting analytical and communication skills
• Maine bar admission required

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will join a collegial and highly respected team where attorneys are trusted with meaningful work and client relationships. We value collaboration professional development and work-life balance while providing opportunities to work on sophisticated transactions with outstanding clients.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: ME bar license 3 yrs of corporate law exp

• Nice to haves:

• Preferred Years as Associate: 3

• Additional context: Relocation- yes. Packages - yes

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

3-4 years: $130K-$145K

5-6 years: $145K-$155K

7 years: $155K-$165K

Performance bonuses available

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Established regional law firm seeking a Corporate Associate for its Portland office. Role focuses heavily on M&A with additional business entity and transactional work. Hybrid environment with strong culture and growth opportunities.

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