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Atlantic Group

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 Job Overview &ndash; Associate Attorney (Transactional):
 
 
 Compensation: $100,000 &ndash; $120,000/year + bonus
 
 
 Location: New York, NY
 
 
 Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)
 
 
 
 Join our client as an Associate Attorney (Transactional) in New York, NY, focusing on estate planning, real estate, and corporate matters. You will draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and settlement documents while conducting legal research, advising clients, and supporting senior attorneys. This role is ideal for attorneys seeking to build expertise in estate planning and transactional law.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities as the Associate Attorney (Transactional):
 
 
 
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 Document Preparation: Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and beneficiary designations.
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 Agreements: Prepare prenuptial, postnuptial, and out-of-court settlement agreements.
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 Legal Research: Conduct research on estate planning, real estate, and corporate transactional issues.
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 Client Guidance: Advise clients on estate and transactional matters while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
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 Collaboration: Work with senior attorneys and staff to support case strategy and client service delivery.
 
 
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 Qualifications for the Associate Attorney (Transactional):
 
 
 
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 Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required.
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 Licensure: Admission to the New York State Bar required.
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 Experience: 1-3 years of experience in estate planning, real estate, or corporate law.
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 Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research platforms (LexisNexis, Westlaw).
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 Skills &amp; Attributes: Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills with a detail-oriented and client-focused approach.
 
 
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 Application Notice:
 
 Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.
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Associate Attorney (Transactional)

Fernridge Group

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 Legal Associate &ndash; Asset Management (Alternative Credit)
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 New York, NY (in office)
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 3+ years post JD
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Firm
 
 
 Our client is a growing, credit-focused asset manager managing approx. $1B in AUM and actively fundraising (they are also backed by a reputable PE shop). The firm invests across a range of alternative credit strategies, including CLOs and ABS, with an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture that offers strong visibility and impact.
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Overview
 
 
 Counsel will work in the Legal &amp; Compliance team, reporting to the General Counsel, and support senior investment professionals and the firm&rsquo;s business units across a wide range of corporate, client (SMAs, private and registered funds), and transactional matters. This is a hands-on role ideal for a motivated junior attorney looking to gain broad in-house exposure within a sophisticated credit platform.
 
 
 
 
 
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 Review, draft, and manage client and fund documentation, service agreements, and corporate contracts.
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 Assist with the negotiation and execution of various agreements, including vendor and service provider contracts.
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 Support legal and operational processes related to fundraising, compliance, and entity formation.
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 Handle KYC/AML documentation and related administrative legal tasks.
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 Conduct legal research and support internal governance documentation.
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 Liaise with external counsel and service providers as needed.
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 Qualifications
 
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 J.D. degree required.
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 3-5 years of legal experience, preferably from a law firm, finance, or in-house (preferably asset management).
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 Exposure to fund formation, credit, or structured products is a plus, but not required.
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 Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
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 Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn the inner workings of a growing investment firm.
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 Why This Role
 
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 Join a lean, entrepreneurial legal team where your work is visible and valued.
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 Gain exposure to a wide range of fund, credit, and corporate matters.
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 Excellent opportunity for a junior attorney to transition from firm to in-house within a growing alternative asset manager.
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Legal Counsel

Boston Hale

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 Innovation Attorney
 
 
 
 
 
 
 I'm partnering with a leading professional services firm to recruit an
 
 Innovation Attorney
 
 to support the evolution of how legal services are delivered across the organisation.
 
 
 This role is well suited to a practising lawyer / former practising lawyer who enjoys combining legal expertise with process improvement and technology-enabled change.
 
 
 
 
 
 You'll work closely with senior lawyers, business stakeholders and technical teams to identify friction points in transactional work, design practical solutions, and see them through from concept to adoption.
 
 
 The position offers genuine exposure to strategic decision-making and the opportunity to shape more efficient, scalable ways of working.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Develop and maintain an innovation and product roadmap aligned with practice priorities
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 Partner with lawyers to identify unmet needs and opportunities for improvement
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 Translate legal workflows into clear requirements for technology or process solutions
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 Evaluate, pilot and implement legal technology tools and workflow enhancements
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 Lead rollouts, adoption initiatives and user enablement activities
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 Manage external vendors and support data-driven performance tracking
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 Candidate Requirements
 
 
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 J.D. qualified
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 At least 2 years' experience in a large law firm, ideally in corporate or finance work
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 Demonstrated interest in legal innovation, operations or technology
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 Ideally worked in a Big Law firm delivering Innovation projects, or a Consultancy firm that have delivered multiple technical transformations for Law Firms / Legal Departments
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 Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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 Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
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 Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable seeing projects through end-to-end
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 This role follows a hybrid working model and requires regular in-office presence 3 days a week in their Manhattan or Boston offices
 
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Innovation Attorney

Michael Lord & Company

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Location: NY - New York City 
Position: Associate 
Type: Law Firm 
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

Elite caliber NY IP boutique law firm seeking an associate with about 2-5+ years of US trademark and design patent experience. The position will be broad in scope, including counseling, clearance, prosecution and maintenance of trademarks and design patents belonging to some of the most famous brands in the world. Strong law firm background and academic credentials, NY Bar admission, and registration as a patent attorney with the USPTO are all required. Compensation will depend on experience&mdash;Base salary will likely be in the range of high $100,000s -$200,000+, and the firm has also historically offered significant hours-based and discretionary bonuses. Hybrid work arrangement available. Qualified candidates should e-mail resumes to Jon Lewis at jon@mlordco.com</div>

Trademark/Design Patent Associate

Feldman, Kramer & Monaco, P. C.

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 Feldman Kramer &amp; Monaco, a dynamic law firm located in Syracuse and Hauppauge NY, is seeking a self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented Associate to join our progressive, innovative team in Westchester, New York.
 
 
 
 
 
 You must have 3 years Wills &amp; Estate experience. Individual must be a highly motivated self-starter that is comfortable with extensive client contact, (including visiting their offices) and possess strong writing skills.&nbsp;This position has no billable hours or caseload, it will primarily consist of executing Will Contracts.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Generous compensation package, based on experience staring at $90,000 annually
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 4 weeks&rsquo; vacation after 5 years of employment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Professional atmosphere with excellent comradery amongst colleagues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Flexible Hours and Hybrid work schedule
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Duties &amp; Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Advises clients concerning Trusts, &amp; Estate matters and transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
 
 
 
 &bull; Advises clients on asset protection.
 
 
 
 &bull; Interprets laws, rulings and regulations.
 
 
 
 &bull; Prepares and drafts legal documents, such as wills, trusts, deeds, estate documents and contracts.
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills and abilities:
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Detailed knowledge of Wills &amp; Estate Laws.
 
 
 
 &bull; Strong oral and written communication skills.&nbsp;
 
 
 
 &bull; Strong analytical, logical reasoning and research skills.
 
 
 
 &bull; Strong organizational and time management skills.
 
 
 
 &bull; Strong customer service and personal service orientation.&nbsp;
 
 
 
 &bull; Ability to ask pertinent questions, actively listen to answers and synthesize information in order to formulate advice based on sound judgment and strong knowledge of the law and legal precedence.&nbsp;
 
 
 
 &bull; Ability to keep client and Firm matters confidential
 
 
 
 Education and Experience required:
 
 
 
 &bull; Juris Doctor Degree plus admission to state bar.
 
 
 
 &bull; Minimum three&nbsp; years of experience working as an attorney in Wills &amp; Estate Law.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Attorney- Trusts & Estates

Wilson Elser

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Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal&rsquo;s survey of the nation&rsquo;s largest law firms. We&rsquo;re also Mansfield Certified Plus.</div><div>
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Insurance Coverage and Litigation Associate Attorney position in our New York City office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

Wilson Elser&rsquo;s New York City office is currently seeking an Insurance Coverage and Litigation Associate Attorney. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, self-starter to build a long-term career with a growing and dynamic office of a national law firm.

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<li>Handle all aspects of insurance coverage disputes (primarily financial lines, including D&amp;O, EPL, Fiduciary, Cyber, Media, and E&amp;O policies), including substantial coverage litigation at both the trial and appellate levels, as well as a growing number of matters involving the defense of insureds under these policies.</li>
<li>Analyze complex legal and factual issues regarding insurance coverage and insurance defense.</li>
<li>Draft coverage opinions, coverage letters, pleadings, and legal memoranda at both the trial and appellate levels.</li>
<li>Develop efficient and effective resolution strategies</li>
<li>Communicate timely and effectively with clients, and provide a high level of service</li>
<li>Meet court and internal deadlines</li>
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Qualifications
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<li>JD from an accredited law school</li>
<li>Must be admitted to practice in the state of New York</li>
<li>2-8 years of litigation experience</li>
<li>2-8 years of Insurance coverage experience</li>
<li>Federal court practice is an asset</li>
<li>Judicial clerkship a plus</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>
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A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.</div></div><div>
Salary Range:</div><div>
$140,000 - $190,000 USD</div></div></div><div>
Why Should You ?
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<li>Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend</li>
<li>Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan</li>
<li>Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement</li>
<li>Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits</li>
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<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.</h5>
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.</h5>
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Insurance Coverage and Litigation Associate Attorney

Law Firm

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 In-House Litigation Attorney
 
 
 
 Manhattan company with a large litigation/trial-oriented consulting practice is seeking an experienced contract litigation attorney for an on-going temporary/temp-to-permanent position. The right individual has 4+ years&rsquo; commercial or securities litigation experience, preferably someone from Biglaw who worked on large litigation cases, including running discovery, and who can also write a brief with minimal course corrections, and otherwise has exceptional research/writing skills. Prior work taking matters to trial is a major plus!This temporary/temp-to-permanent engagement is full-time (4/1 hybrid -Fridays remote). The Company has also converted contract attorneys to permanent in-house attorneys recently, with salaries in the lower to mid $200K+ range and bonuses that put the average salary in the $300K range. Please send resume for immediate consideration.
 
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In-House Litigation Attorney

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