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Corporate Transactional Associate Attorney


Job Location:

Wilmington, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 225000 - 330000
Posted: 5 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Wilmington Delaware Hybrid

Corporate Transactional Associate Attorney
AmLaw 200 Opportunity

A highly respected national law firm is seeking a Corporate Transactional Associate Attorney to join its Wilmington office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in working on sophisticated middle-market and upper-middle-market corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions private equity transactions corporate governance matters and general business counseling.

The Role

Mergers & acquisitions transactions
Private equity acquisitions and investments
Corporate governance and entity management
Business formation and organizational matters
Drafting and negotiating transaction documents
Due diligence and transaction management
General corporate counseling for public and private companies
Direct client interaction and substantive transactional responsibility
Collaboration with a sophisticated national corporate team

Ideal Background

Approximately 36 years of corporate transactional experience
Experience with M&A private equity corporate finance or general corporate transactions strongly preferred
Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements operating agreements shareholder agreements and ancillary transaction documents preferred
Strong drafting analytical and communication skills
Strong business judgment and client-service orientation
Excellent academic credentials
Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school required
Delaware bar admission preferred or ability to become admitted in Delaware

Why This Opportunity

Sophisticated national corporate platform
Exposure to complex middle-market and private equity transactions
Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility
Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
Clear path toward partnership and long-term career growth
Opportunity to work with closely held businesses private equity sponsors and emerging growth companies

Compensation

Expected compensation ranges from approximately $225000 $330000 depending on class year experience and overall qualifications.

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented corporate transactional attorneys with this type of background.

If youre open to a confidential conversation about the Wilmington market or would like additional information regarding these opportunities please feel free to reach out directly.

Confidential inquiries are welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition



Required Experience:

IC