Junior Corporate Associate (M&A, PE, EC/VC)

LHH is working closely with a high-end corporate boutique law firm on a search for a junior corporate associate to join its sophisticated corporate transactional practice in Boston, MA. This is a great opportunity for an associate who is looking to leave the BigLaw lifestyle for a more sustainable working environment while still being compensated highly.

Established by former BigLaw partners seeking to practice law in a different way, this firm represents entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses on strategic transactions. The firm is seeking an associate with significant experience working on EC/VC, PE and M&A transactions trained in a "BigLaw" environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with more senior attorneys on venture capital, private equity, and other debt and equity financings, M&A, strategic licensing and other corporate work. The work will include conducting diligence reviews and preparing related disclosure schedules; drafting acquisition and financing agreements and related documentation; supporting regulatory, risk and compliance matters; drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial and licensing contracts; interacting with clients as an advisor; and supporting all aspects of deals from start to finish.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have at least 2 years of associate level training at a large global law firm
• Trained to handle corporate, private equity and M&A work, including venture capital, private equity and other financings, acquisitions and divestitures, licensing and general contract negotiation
• JD required
• Top academic achievement
• Admitted to practice in MA

Perks include:

• Truly a lifestyle firm with very low billable hour expectations
• Competitive base salary relative to expected billable hours
• Strong bonus program
• Fast-growing boutique corporate firm
• Substantial responsibility and client contact from day one
• Can offer quicker partnership track for most gifted attorneys

The anticipated base salary range is between $200,000 to $205,000, depending on experience. The firm offers a generous bonus program to increase total compensation and a suite of employee benefits.

To be considered, please apply directly to this posting with your resume. We would love to hear from you and speak with you about your experience and this opportunity in detail.

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