Corporate Associate (Senior)

Finn Dixon and Herling LLP

$130K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA accredited law school
  • 6+ years of transactional experience at a law firm
  • Strong knowledge of corporate governance and entity structures
  • Excellent drafting and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated client relationship management skills
  • Team-oriented with a proactive mindset

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in various corporate transactions like mergers and acquisitions
  • Draft, review, and negotiate key transactional documents
  • Oversee entire deal processes from due diligence to closing
  • Assist in structuring transactions and managing logistics
  • Advise on general corporate matters including governance and compliance
  • Coordinate with attorneys from other practice areas as necessary
  • Lead deal teams and mentor junior associates

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with in-office expectations
  • Opportunity for career advancement in a growing practice
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Mentorship opportunities for professional development
Full Job Description
Seeking a corporate associate with 6+ years of general corporate transactional experience. Ideal candidates will have mid-level associate experience in mergers and acquisitions transactions.

We are seeking a senior Corporate Associate (6+ years) to join our growing Corporate Practice. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in general corporate and M&A transactions and the ability to independently manage matters while working closely with partners and clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Represent clients in a wide range of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and strategic investments
  • Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents, including purchase agreements, merger agreements, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary closing documents
  • Oversee and manage entire deal process, from due diligence to drafting and negotiation, including communication with clients and opposing counsel
  • Assist with transaction structuring, deal management, and closing logistics
  • Advise clients on general corporate matters, including entity formation, governance, capitalization, and ongoing compliance
  • Coordinate with attorneys in other practice groups (tax, finance, employment, litigation) as needed
  • Lead deal teams, mentor associates and paralegals on transactions, and provide guidance and feedback
  • Maintain direct communication with clients and contribute to building long-term client relationships

Skills & Qualifications
  • JD from an ABA accredited law school
  • 6+ years of experience in transactional work at a law firm, including drafting and negotiating principal deal documents
  • Strong knowledge of corporate governance, entity structures, and transactional processes
  • Excellent drafting, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships
  • Strong attention to detail and sound business judgment
  • Team-oriented with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset

Finn Dixon is based in Stamford, Connecticut and currently maintains a hybrid work environment with candidates generally expected to be in office at least 2 days per week.

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