Job description
LexBridge Partners LLP, a premier mid-size law firm in New York City, seeks an ambitious Associate Attorney specializing in Corporate Law to join our dynamic team. You will work on mergers and acquisitions, securities compliance, contract drafting, and high-profile advisory matters for Fortune 500 and fast-growing startups. This is a hands-on position with meaningful responsibility, mentorship from senior partners, and a clear path to partnership.
What you’ll do includes collaborating with deal teams, performing due diligence, drafting and negotiating transactional documents, and helping clients navigate regulatory requirements. You’ll also contribute to thought leadership and client development efforts.
Responsibility
- Conduct due diligence and analyze complex corporate transactions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements (merger agreements, stock and asset purchase agreements, consulting, IP, and service agreements).
- Advise clients on corporate governance, compliance, and securities laws.
- Manage transaction timelines, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure timely delivery.
- Collaborate with partners, support business development, and foster long-term client relationships.
- Mentor junior associates and paralegals while contributing to knowledge management and firm training.
Qualification
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar admission in New York.
- 2-6 years of corporate law experience, with emphasis on M&A and securities.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deals and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills; team-oriented mindset.
- Proficiency with legal research tools and deal-management software.
- U.S. work authorization; willingness to relocate to NYC if not currently local.