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Find Corporate Associate opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can explore vetted jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Corporate Associates advise businesses on transactions, contracts, governance, and other legal matters. Openings may be available at law firms, corporations, financial institutions, and growing companies.

What Does a Corporate Associate Do?

Corporate Associates support organizations through complex business and legal decisions. Depending on the employer and practice area, responsibilities may include drafting and negotiating agreements, conducting due diligence, supporting mergers and acquisitions, advising on corporate governance, and coordinating with clients, executives, and colleagues. The work often requires strong legal research, writing, communication, and project-management skills.

Common Corporate Associate Career Paths

Corporate Associate roles can focus on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, securities, commercial contracts, or general corporate counsel work. Associates may build expertise in a particular industry or transaction type and progress toward senior associate, counsel, partner, or in-house legal positions. Career paths vary based on experience, employer, and jurisdiction.

Qualifications and Skills

Employers commonly seek a law degree, relevant corporate law experience, and admission to practice in the required jurisdiction. Strong candidates can analyze legal and business issues, draft clear documents, negotiate effectively, manage deadlines, and work collaboratively. Requirements differ by position, so review each listing for specific qualifications and experience expectations.

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Browse Corporate Associate listings on Ladders to explore vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, practice areas, and employers to identify positions aligned with your background and career goals.

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$160K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic insights and operational excellence in the fast-paced digital asset sector, leveraging your analytical skills to enhance client outcomes and manage complex proje...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic growth by managing client accounts and expanding market share. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and ensure client satisfaction while mentoring team members...

Arizona, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Partner with us to expand our legal services in Missouri and Kansas. Leverage your expertise in public/private client counsel and collaborate with a dynamic team while enjoying a fully remote work arr...

Kansas, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $109K *

Innovate alongside executives by providing strategic support to drive organizational success, manage high-stakes priorities, and enhance workflow efficiency. You'll serve as a vital liaison and truste...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team as you cultivate investor relationships and drive capital growth. Leverage your LIHTC expertise to expand our investor base, manage key accounts, and contribute to impactful afford...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic channel partnerships by managing relationships, driving referral growth, and executing account strategies. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance partner engagement and optimize pe...

Oklahoma City, OKRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $157K *

Drive strategic account management by cultivating relationships, executing renewal strategies, and identifying growth opportunities within a diverse portfolio of enterprise clients. Collaborate cross...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in legal technology by leveraging your extensive sales expertise to acquire new enterprise accounts and exceed revenue targets across the Americas, while collabor...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$65K - $96K *

Empower compliance processes by preparing complex government filings, mentoring team members, and ensuring accuracy, while maintaining high service standards and developing knowledge of intricate comp...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $150K *

Shape the future of legal operations by optimizing workflows, managing technology, and driving automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and support a rapidly growing g...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$87K - $135K *

Transform business objectives into effective legal strategies. Collaborate with leadership to advocate for justice, prepare court documents, and ensure compliance. Bring your unique perspective and le...

Boston, MARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$178K - $225K *

Lead legal support for Finance and Capital Markets, ensuring compliance and strategic execution of ABS transactions and SEC reporting, while managing counsel and navigating complex agreements to drive...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic oversight of government contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS while driving risk mitigation and profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contract manage...

Alabama, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $165K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic partnerships that enhance revenue and pipeline growth. Collaborate across teams to co-sell and deliver value through technology alliances, ensuring successful par...

Montana, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $99K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing employee experience and office operations. You'll manage daily office functions, foster a vibrant culture, and support executive initiatives, ensuring a welco...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Shape your career by providing strategic legal guidance across commercial, product, and regulatory domains. Collaborate with diverse teams to navigate complex agreements and compliance issues, ensurin...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive the success of Abacum implementation projects, managing end-to-end delivery while collaborating with sales and partners to ensure client satisfaction and value realization on the platform...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Drive strategic client engagement and business development within assigned territories, fostering relationships with C-level executives in the legal sector to enhance growth and establish trust in tai...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to support high-net-worth clients by preparing complex tax returns, coordinating engagements, and mentoring Associates while enhancing your technical and leadership skills in a col...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by managing accounting activities, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across teams to enhance financial accuracy and internal controls in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $125K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic growth in student health insurance. Manage key relationships with higher education institutions while executing innovative sales strategies to enhance market...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion end-to-end contract management and corporate compliance, driving legal support for commercial and federal agreements while collaborating across departments to ensure efficient deal closure an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving sales across private wealth channels, providing market insights and investment solutions. Leverage relationships and expertise to manage and grow a key territory while colla...

Illinois, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding digital assets through compliance monitoring and investigations. Collaborate with experts to enhance your skills in financial crime investigations and bloc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Drive business growth by leveraging industry expertise and relationships to acquire new clients in the manufacturing sector. Collaborate with teams to develop strategic sales plans and enhance client...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Corporate Associate do?question toggle

    A Corporate Associate advises businesses on legal matters such as transactions, contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory considerations. Duties vary by employer and practice area and may include drafting documents, conducting due diligence, and supporting negotiations.

  • What qualifications are usually required for Corporate Associate jobs?question toggle

    Many positions require a law degree, relevant corporate law experience, and authorization to practice in the applicable jurisdiction. Specific requirements vary, so check each job listing for details.

  • Where do Corporate Associates work?question toggle

    Corporate Associates may work at law firms, in-house legal departments, financial institutions, and other organizations. The work and focus can differ by employer, industry, and practice area.

  • What practice areas can Corporate Associates specialize in?question toggle

    Common areas include mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, securities, commercial contracts, and general corporate law.

  • How can I find Corporate Associate jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Explore Corporate Associate listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing to confirm its compensation and qualifications.