Job description
Join Prevail Legal Partners, a premier law firm renowned for our Corporate & Compliance practice. We are seeking an ambitious Associate Attorney to help lead complex corporate matters in our New York office. This role offers extensive exposure to M&A transactions, governance, regulatory compliance, and high-caliber client service within a collaborative, growth-minded environment.
You will partner with partners and clients to deliver practical legal solutions, develop internal expertise, and drive outcomes that align with business objectives. We support professional development, offer a competitive compensation package, hybrid work arrangements, and opportunities for advancement within a top-tier firm.
Responsibility
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex corporate agreements including NDAs, service agreements, vendor contracts, and licensing arrangements.
- Support mergers and acquisitions transactions from LOI through closing, coordinating due diligence, drafting transaction documents, and integration planning.
- Provide strategic guidance on securities laws, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance for public and private companies.
- Prepare and review board materials, resolutions, committee charters, and other governance filings.
- Conduct internal investigations and risk assessments, identifying issues and recommending remediation steps.
- Manage multiple matters with efficiency, ensuring timelines, budgets, and client expectations are met.
- Collaborate with finance, tax, IP, and other practice areas to structure robust, compliant deal terms.
Qualification
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school; admission to the New York Bar or eligibility to register for NY Bar within 6 months.
- 2-5 years of corporate law experience in a law firm or in-house environment with exposure to M&A, governance, and compliance matters.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with a practical, business-oriented mindset.
- Familiarity with SEC reporting, securities laws, corporate governance frameworks, and contract management.
- Excellent communication and client-relations abilities; proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-based setting.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex matters, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with document management systems, e-discovery tools, and common business software; high level of integrity and discretion.