Job description
Harborstone Legal Partners is seeking a proactive and accomplished Senior Associate to join our New York office. This is a high-impact role designed for a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will advise leading clients on complex corporate transactions, regulatory matters, and risk management while guiding junior attorneys.
We offer a competitive compensation package, a merit-based growth path, flexible work options, and a culture that values integrity, inclusion, and excellence.
Location: New York, NY • Hybrid work model with occasional in-person client engagements.
Responsibility
- Manage a diverse docket of corporate and regulatory matters, including mergers and acquisitions, contracts, and compliance programs.
- Draft and negotiate complex agreements, term sheets, and filings with precision and efficiency.
- Provide practical, strategic legal advice to partners and clients, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Mentor and supervise junior associates and paralegals, ensuring high-quality work and professional development.
- Lead due diligence, risk assessment, and project management for transactions across industries.
- Represent clients in negotiations, meetings, and, when required, arbitration or court proceedings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across finance, compliance, and operations to deliver integrated solutions.
- Support business development through thought leadership, client pitches, and innovative legal solutions.
Qualification
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school; active NY bar admission.
- 7+ years of experience in corporate law, M&A, or securities, with a track record of successful deals.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to persuade and negotiate effectively.
- Strong analytical abilities, with meticulous attention to detail and risk assessment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple matters with competing deadlines and deliverables.
- Leadership experience supervising junior attorneys and staff; collaborative, team-first mindset.
- Demonstrated client service mindset, business acumen, and ability to cultivate lasting relationships.