Location: New York City
Compensation: $175,000 - $225,000 + Bonus

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active New York Bar membership
• 3+ years of corporate transactional experience
• Experience in M&A, securities, corporate finance, or related corporate matters
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills
• Excellent business judgment
• Ability to manage matters independently
• Strong client service orientation

Particularly Attractive Experience

• Middle-market M&A transactions
• Securities compliance and reporting
• Capital markets transactions
• Corporate governance counseling
• Representation of private companies, investors, or emerging growth businesses
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The Opportunity

Not every corporate role offers meaningful client contact, sophisticated transactions, and a genuine path for growth.

This one does.

Our client, a highly respected, multi-office law firm, is seeking a Corporate M&A or Securities Attorney to join its expanding corporate practice. The firm is known for providing attorneys with direct involvement in significant client matters, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to build lasting careers.

This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys advising businesses through complex transactions, acting as a trusted advisor to management teams, and working closely with clients on strategic corporate matters.

Whether your background is primarily M&A, securities, capital markets, or broader corporate transactions, this opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated work and substantial room for professional growth.

Why Attorneys Join This Firm

Meaningful Client Relationships

Attorneys are encouraged to take ownership of client matters and develop trusted advisor relationships from an early stage. The firm values initiative, accountability, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Sophisticated Corporate Practice

Represent public and private companies, investors, founders, executives, and boards of directors on significant transactional and governance matters. 

Collegial Culture

The firm maintains a team-oriented environment where attorneys are respected, supported, and given opportunities to contribute at a high level. 

Long-Term Career Growth

This is the type of platform where strong attorneys can continue developing technically, professionally, and financially. The firm actively encourages business development and career advancement.

What You'll Be Doing

Depending on your experience, you may work on:

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Buy-side and sell-side transactions
• Corporate restructurings
• Joint ventures
• Strategic investments
• Transaction structuring and negotiation
• Due diligence management

Securities & Capital Markets

• Securities Act and Exchange Act compliance
• SEC reporting and disclosure matters
• Registration statements
• Periodic reporting obligations
• Private placements
• Public offerings
• Section 16 compliance

Corporate Governance

• Board and committee matters
• Governance policies and procedures
• Corporate maintenance
• Disclosure controls and compliance programs
• Executive and stakeholder advisory work

General Corporate Counseling

• Commercial agreements
• Business formation and structuring
• Strategic business transactions
• Day-to-day corporate advice 

The Ideal Candidate

You are a corporate attorney who enjoys being more than a technical legal advisor.

You want to understand your clients' businesses, participate in strategic conversations, and help companies navigate important transactions and opportunities.

You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy sophisticated legal work, and are looking for a firm where your growth is supported and your contributions are recognized.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $175,000 - $225,000

In addition to a competitive base salary, the firm offers:

• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement benefit