Job description
Join a prestigious law firm dedicated to delivering strategic legal solutions for multinational clients. We are seeking a Senior Associate with at least 5 years of corporate law, contracts, and compliance experience.
As a key member of our corporate practice, you will lead complex transactions, perform due diligence, draft and negotiate agreements, and provide practical legal guidance to senior executives.
Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a clear path to partnership. This role offers exposure to high stakes matters across industries.
Responsibility
- Lead and manage complex corporate transactions from inception to closing including mergers, acquisitions, and strategic collaborations.
- Conduct comprehensive due diligence and identify risk factors with actionable mitigation strategies.
- Draft, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of commercial agreements and templates.
- Provide timely legal guidance to executives and cross functional teams on regulatory compliance and governance matters.
- Manage and mentor junior associates and paralegals; oversee docket management and matter budgeting.
- Develop and implement internal policies and training to promote best practices and risk controls.
- Coordinate with external counsel and oversee outside counsel strategy and billing.
- Support litigation readiness for transactional disputes and IP matters as needed.
Qualification
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school with active Bar admission in New York.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate law contracts and regulatory compliance.
- Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proven track record in leading cross functional teams and managing complex transactions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication ability to synthesize complex issues for senior leadership.
- Experience with UCC, securities regulations, and international transactions is a plus.
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Commitment to client service, ethics, and professional integrity.