Job Title: Mid-Level Corporate Associate Attorney (M&A Focus)
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid Flexibility)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary range: $180k- $250k
Our client is a dynamic, growing law firm that offers the sophistication of a large firm with the culture, collaboration, and flexibility of a boutique. Founded in 2012, the firm has built a reputation for handling complex corporate and transactional matters for business owners, entrepreneurs, and families. With competitive compensation, realistic billable hours, and an emphasis on professional development, the firm is an attractive home for attorneys looking to advance their careers in a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.
We are seeking a Mid-Level Corporate Associate Attorney with strong M&A experience to join the firm’s busy and growing Corporate practice. This role offers the chance to take the lead on middle-market transactions, work closely with senior attorneys and partners, and gain broad exposure across corporate, financing, and commercial matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support M&A transactions ranging from $20M–$100M, with occasional deals up to $300M.
- Draft and negotiate key corporate agreements, including purchase agreements, LLC agreements, shareholder agreements, and financing documents.
- Manage due diligence, coordinate with tax, employment, real estate, and IP specialists, and ensure smooth execution of transactions.
- Supervise and collaborate with junior attorneys and work directly with partners on strategy and deal execution.
- Serve as the primary point of contact on transactions, leading drafting responsibilities and client communications with partner oversight.
- Contribute to the firm’s collaborative culture and participate in client development and networking opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the bar in Pennsylvania (or ability to waive in).
- 4–7 years of corporate law experience, with significant hands-on exposure to M&A transactions.
- Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate core transaction documents with minimal supervision.
- Experience with related corporate matters such as convertible notes, financing deals, and governance agreements is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
- Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication and client-service skills.
Why Join:
- Competitive base salary around $190,000 (flexible depending on experience), plus discretionary bonus potential.
- Reasonable billable hour requirement (1,750/year) with credit for up to 50 hours of pro bono work.
- Opportunity to gain hands-on deal leadership experience earlier than at larger firms.
- Work on sophisticated deals while maintaining work-life balance—avoiding the 2,400-hour grind of BigLaw.
- Access to mentorship, growth opportunities, and support in building your own practice.
- Collaborative team environment with suburban office options offering free parking and no city wage tax.
