Associate Attorney - Corporate

Harris Beach PLLC

$140K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-7+ years' experience in corporate law, M&A, and business succession planning
  • Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
  • Active member in good standing of the New York State Bar
  • Strong research and writing abilities
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Team-oriented with the capacity to handle diverse personalities
  • Exhibits dedication, responsibility, and self-discipline

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate various corporate and transactional agreements
  • Structure and close mergers, acquisitions, and private equity transactions
  • Advise clients on business formation, operations, and succession planning
  • Service existing client work while building and maintaining relationships
  • Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups for comprehensive client support
  • Meet the firm's requirement of 1800 billable hours annually

Benefits

  • Hybrid work opportunity
  • Engagement with a collaborative and growing Corporate Practice Group
  • Opportunity for professional growth and client relationship management
  • Supportive team environment
  • Encouragement for diverse backgrounds, including military experience
Full Job Description
Location: Albany, Rochester (Pittsford), or Long Island (Uniondale), NY - Hybrid opportunity

Description: Harris Beach Murtha seeks an associate-level attorney to join our growing state-wide Corporate Practice Group.

The Corporate Associate will have the opportunity to:
  • Draft, review and negotiate various transactional agreements, shareholders agreements, operating agreements and buy-sell agreements, contracts, financing documents and other corporate documents
  • Structure, negotiate and close mergers and acquisitions, asset and stock purchase and sale transactions and private equity transactions
  • Advise clients on legal issues related to formation, operation and expansion of businesses and succession planning
  • Interact with clients to service existing work and to grow and maintain relationships
  • Collaborate with colleagues across various practice groups to provide comprehensive legal support to our clients
  • The firm requires a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually


Applications are encouraged and desired if you have:
  • 3-7+ years' experience in general corporate, business succession planning, and mergers and acquisitions
  • Admission to New York required
  • Must have Juris Doctorate degree with an ABA accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the New York State Bar
  • Must have excellent research and writing skills
  • Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing
  • Must be able to function effectively in a team-oriented environment
  • Exhibits conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility
  • Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization
  • Military experience welcome


Harris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period, agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team at to inquire about potential collaboration for this position.

Salary information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position and geographic locations.

Albany, NY or Rochester (Pittsford), NY: $140,000 - $180,000

Long Island (Uniondale), NY: $150,000 - $185,000

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