Job description
Join NovaLex Legal Group, a premier NYC law firm specializing in corporate law and M&A, as an Associate Attorney. You will work on high-value transactions, advise clients, and grow your practice in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
We seek a driven professional who can manage multiple deals, draft and negotiate sophisticated agreements, and deliver client-ready insights with clarity and confidence.
What makes us different: unmatched professional development, transparent feedback, competitive compensation, and a culture that prioritizes work-life balance.
Responsibility
- Draft, negotiate, and close complex commercial contracts, including M&A agreements, joint ventures, and licensing arrangements.
- Lead due diligence efforts and coordinate across teams to support successful deal execution.
- Advise clients on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and transactional structuring.
- Support end-to-end M&A transactions: term sheets, letters of intent, purchase agreements, and closing documents.
- Prepare client memos, board materials, and executive summaries for complex transactions.
- Collaborate with partners, outside counsel, and clients to manage timelines, budgets, and expectations.
- Mentor junior associates and contribute to a knowledge-sharing culture within the practice group.
Qualification
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school; active New York bar admission.
- 2-5 years of hands-on corporate law, M&A, or equivalent transactional experience.
- Excellent drafting, negotiating, and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proven ability to manage multiple transactions and work under tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and client-management capabilities; effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Demonstrated integrity, professional judgment, and commitment to ethical practice.
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship (or current authorization).