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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 - $200K *

Champion complex commercial litigation by representing clients in federal and state matters. Leverage your expertise in financial fraud, contract disputes, and trial preparation to drive successful ou...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive impactful outcomes in complex commercial litigation, leveraging your expertise to represent diverse clients in federal and state matters. Collaborate with a dynamic team and enhance y...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Champion complex commercial litigation by representing clients in federal and state matters. Leverage your expertise in financial fraud, contract disputes, and trial preparation to drive successful ou...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Engage in managing bankruptcy matters, drafting pleadings, and attending hearings while collaborating with clients and courts to ensure effective representation of secured creditors in consumer bankru...

Tennessee, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to labor and employment law, focusing on class/PAGA actions. This role offers the chance to engage in fast-paced litigation, draft legal documents, and collaborate with ex...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $140K *

Empower your career by driving business development and partner relations, converting leads into clients while independently building a pipeline in Financial Services and Life Sciences. Join us to sha...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $105K *

Champion the daily valuation of diverse private market investments, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze portfolio changes and enhance valuation process...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services in commercial litigation. You'll draft motions, manage discovery, and prepare for depositions, contributing to impactful cases in...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Lead commercial litigation efforts, leveraging 3-6 years of experience to manage cases, draft motions, and advocate effectively. Collaborate with a dynamic team to serve top-tier clients in a sophisti...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing the Trustee Department, overseeing operations, compliance, and team performance while ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence in nonjudicial foreclosure pro...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$121K - $161K *

Join a leading team driving global real estate investments across various sectors. Contribute to financial modeling, transaction structuring, and asset management while participating in strategic init...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the Energy and Renewable Energy practice, driving legal initiatives, collaborating with a dynamic team, and engaging with diverse clients to manage their complex legal needs in a rapidly evolving...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$79K - $93K *

Unlock potential by providing essential support in real estate transactions, ensuring efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with attorneys and teams to manage complex documents and processes, driving s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate excellence in investor relations through collaborative content stewardship, ensuring consistent marketing, compliance, and onboarding processes across real estate and credit platforms, whil...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Lead a dynamic team to optimize the staff attorney program, ensuring effective resource allocation, quality assurance, and training. Collaborate with practice groups to enhance litigation support and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $185K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic staff attorney program, ensuring optimal resource allocation, quality assurance, and training while collaborating with practice groups to meet litigation demands...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $170K *

Engage with clients and evaluate employment claims to achieve favorable resolutions before litigation. Collaborate with senior attorneys on strategic decisions and manage a growing caseload in a dynam...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$96K - $127K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you'll engage industry experts, develop commercial acumen, and pave the way for a successful career in sales and leadership. Join us to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic Litigation Practice Group, handling complex Commercial and Estates Litigation. Collaborate with experienced lawyers and develop client relationships while mana...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$215K *

Engage in complex employment litigation, managing cases from inception to resolution. Utilize your expertise to defend employers in workplace disputes, drafting key legal documents and collaborating w...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$245K - $285K *

Manage complex employment litigation matters, driving cases from inception to resolution. Collaborate with partners and clients on wage and hour claims, discrimination, and class actions, while develo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$55K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to manage complex fund accounting for diverse alternative investments. Collaborate with top professionals in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in providing expert legal counsel to cooperative and condominium boards, addressing governance, compliance, and operational matters while collaborating with a dynamic real estate team...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to enhance client servicing and transfer agency operations, contributing to exceptional shareholder support, operational efficiency, and team development in a fast-paced environment fo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in shaping legal strategies and compliance within the fintech landscape, overseeing critical commercial and regulatory matters, while guiding a high-performing legal team to foster gro...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.