Job Details
Our client is seeking an experienced Associate to become an integral part of our firm, working closely with clients, partners, and other attorneys to provide counsel, draft legal documents, and contribute to the successful execution of client transactions. You will also have the opportunity to work on a wide range of complex commercial litigation, making a meaningful impact on our clients legal needs. Those drawn to strategic thinking, negotiation, debate, and advocacy, will find this a rewarding role. Our firm also offers rich opportunities for entrepreneurial attorneys to grow their own book of business, utilizing the expertise of our dedicated business development team.
Responsibilities
- Support: Assist in the negotiation, structuring, and execution of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions. Maintain regular communication with clients to provide updates on matters and address any concerns. Participate in client meetings, negotiations, and settlement discussions.
- Support:Manage a diverse caseload of commercial litigation matters from inception to resolution. Collaborate with senior partners to develop litigation strategies. Communicate with and represent clients in conferences, hearings, trials, arbitrations.
- Counseling: Provide legal advice and strategic guidance to clients on a wide range of corporate matters such as labor and employment, compliance/governance, contract negotiation, and more, helping to mitigate clients risk by ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Drafting: Prepare and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and corporate governance documents.
- Diligence and Legal Research: Conduct due diligence reviews and assessments to identify potential legal issues and risks. Stay current on relevant legal developments and conduct research to support client matters.
Qualifications:
- Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- bar membership in good standing in NJ, NY or PA.
- to 5+ years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and transactional matters
- to 5+ years of litigation experience (both Federal and state) in a reputable law firm
- analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- written and verbal communication skills.
- to work proactively and as part of a team.
- to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- organizational and time management skills.
Benefits:
- salary commensurate with experience.
- insurance and Long-Term Disability insurance.
- savings plan (401(k)).
- Vacation and PTO
- technology used to manage clients, matters and overall practice.
- and business development opportunities.
- and collaborative work environment.
- for business development, career growth and advancement.