Sr. Associate Attorney - Corporate
2 days ago
Newark
Job DescriptionSr. Associate Attorney - Corporate Associate Attorney - Corporate Position Overview We are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our corporate practice team. The successful candidate will provide practical, business-focused legal advice to clients on a broad range of corporate matters, including M&A, commercial agreements, corporate governance, financing transactions, and strategic alliances. This role combines transactional work, regulatory and compliance counseling, and client-facing advisory services. Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required. Please note this is not an in-house opportunity. Key Responsibilities • Advise clients on general corporate matters, governance, and ongoing compliance obligations., • Lead and support mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, including deal structuring, due diligence, drafting purchase agreements, and coordinating closings., • Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements such as SaaS agreements, licensing, distribution, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, and strategic alliance documents., • Assist with financing transactions, including drafting credit agreements, security documents, and related transactional documents., • Counsel clients on employment-related issues and prepare employment agreements, severance arrangements, and restrictive covenant provisions., • Manage corporate restructurings and advise on reorganizations, spin-offs, and related transactional matters., • Provide regulatory and compliance advice across industries, ensuring clients meet statutory and contractual obligations., • Coordinate cross-functional teams and outside counsel, supervise due diligence, and manage transaction timelines and budgets., • Develop and maintain strong client relationships, participate in business development initiatives, and identify opportunities to expand client engagements., • Mentor and supervise junior attorneys and paralegals, and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and process improvements. Qualifications • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to the New Jersey Bar (required)., • 7+ years of experience in corporate law, with substantial transactional exposure (M&A, commercial agreements, or corporate finance preferred)., • Demonstrated experience with M&A, commercial contracts, SaaS/licensing agreements, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and strategic alliances., • Familiarity with corporate governance, compliance matters, financing transactions, and restructuring or insolvency-related issues., • Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and project-management skills with attention to detail and commercial awareness., • Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams. Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality work product under pressure. Benefits • Medical, dental & vision insurance, • 401k, • PTO, • Bonus, • Hybrid, • Growth opportunities, • For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 06/04/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.