A well-established law firm is seeking a Corporate Attorney with 2–3 years of relevant practice experience to join its corporate and commercial law team. The ideal candidate will have experience advising businesses on a broad range of corporate matters, including commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, business formation, and general corporate governance.
Experience
- 2–3 years of relevant legal practice experience.
- Experience in general corporate law, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and contracts.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and legal research skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and work collaboratively with attorneys and clients.
Responsibilities
- Assist the team in all areas of corporate and commercial law.
- Draft, review, and revise a broad range of commercial documents and agreements, including:
- Business formation documents
- Shareholder agreements
- Operating agreements
- Merger and acquisition agreements
- Commercial contracts
- Financing agreements
- Work closely with attorneys and clients to provide legal guidance on a variety of corporate and business matters, including:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Commercial contracts and transactions
- Shareholder and operating agreements
- Financing arrangements
- General corporate matters
- Evaluate corporate policies and procedures for compliance with applicable government regulations, industry standards, and ethical requirements.
- Conduct legal research and prepare analysis on corporate and commercial law matters.
- Support attorneys in transaction management, due diligence, document preparation, and other corporate legal matters.
- Communicate effectively with clients and internal team members regarding legal issues, transaction status, and required documentation.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the applicable state bar in good standing.
- 2–3 years of relevant corporate legal experience.
- Demonstrated experience with corporate transactions, commercial agreements, M&A, and business formation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a collaborative legal team.
- Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical abilities.
- Professional judgment and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive client information.