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Trustpoint.One

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 Trustpoint.One is pleased to partner with a boutique business and commercial litigation law firm in its search for a mid-level Litigation Attorney to join its busy and growing practice on either a project basis or a direct hire basis. This position is required to work in the firm&rsquo;s office in Midtown.
 
 
 
 
 
 The successful
 
 Litigation Attorney
 
 will:
 
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 Be experienced in litigating all phases of complex cases;
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 Have extensive experience drafting legal briefs, motions, and conducting legal research;
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 Successfully work independently and in large and small teams;
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 Have solid writing skills (please note a writing sample will be requested) and critical thinking skills;
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 Have at least 5 years of experience in U.S. federal courts and state courts;
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 Have an interest in securities litigation and investor-related lawsuits.
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 All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time. Infrequent lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
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 This is a great opportunity to support a collegial litigation group in a positive work environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 Pay rate: Commensurate with experience, starting at $75/hour.
 
 
 
 
 
 If you would like to learn more about the Commercial Litigation Attorney position available in New York, NY then please submit your resume, in Word format, by clicking the Apply Now button.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
 
 
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Commercial Litigation Attorney

Offit Kurman

<div>Corporate Attorney &ndash; New York
Offit Kurman is seeking a New York&ndash;barred corporate attorney to join our New York office. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys being a trusted day-to-day advisor to businesses rather than focusing exclusively on large, traditional M&amp;A transactions.
The work includes reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts, advising on corporate governance matters, handling general corporate transactions, assisting with entity formation and structuring, supporting M&amp;A deals, and serving as outside general counsel to owner-managed and growth-oriented businesses. We are looking for an attorney with approximately five or more years of corporate experience, though candidates with additional experience are welcome. Admission to the New York Bar is required. Strong drafting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work directly with clients are essential.
Candidates should be admitted to the New York Bar and have approximately five or more years of corporate experience
Compensation will range from $175,000 to $250,000. Bonuses are available. Offit Kurman offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial platform with sophisticated clients and opportunities for long-term professional growth.
<ul><li>Agencies should reach out to Leigh Novack before sending blind candidates.</li></ul></div>

Corporate Attorney – New York

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 Corporate Attorney &ndash; New York
 
 
 
 
 
 Offit Kurman is seeking a New York&ndash;barred corporate attorney to join our New York office. This role is well suited for an attorney who enjoys serving as a trusted, day-to-day advisor to businesses rather than focusing exclusively on large, traditional M&amp;A transactions.
 
 
 
 
 
 The practice includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts; advising on corporate governance matters; handling general corporate transactions; assisting with entity formation and structuring; supporting M&amp;A transactions; and serving as outside general counsel to owner-managed and growth-oriented businesses.
 
 
 
 
 
 Candidates should have approximately five or more years of corporate experience, be admitted to the New York Bar, and possess strong drafting skills and attention to detail. Attorneys with additional experience are welcome.
 
 
 
 
 
 Offit Kurman offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial platform with sophisticated clients and opportunities for long-term professional growth. This position will require in office requirements weekly with some hybrid flexibility.
 
 
 
 
 
 *Agencies should contact Leigh Novack before sending resumes.
 
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Corporate Transactional Attorney

Agency Cybersecurity

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 About Agency Cybersecurity:
 
 
 
 
 Agency Cybersecurity is fast growing ventured back startup that provides best-in-class cybersecurity and compliance. Our software and services simplify complex compliance frameworks including SOC2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and others, empowering businesses to scale securely and confidently. We're backed by top tier investors like Y Combinator and have offices in NYC, Boston, Richmond, and London.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 
 Hybrid In-Person in our New York, NY; Richmond, VA; or Boston, MA offices.
 
 
 
 
 Bar Requirement:
 
 
 Active New York State Bar (Required)
 
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
 2&ndash;4 Years
 
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 
 Full-Time
 
 
 
 
 Starting Salary:
 
 
 $75,000 to $90,000 salary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a Junior Staff Attorney to support our legal, contracts, collections, and operational infrastructure. This is a high-responsibility, business-facing role for an attorney who understands that legal is not just advisory &mdash; it is operational leverage.
 
 
 
 
 
 You will work directly with executive leadership and operations teams to draft and enforce agreements, manage receivables recovery, improve legal systems, and build scalable internal processes.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is ideal for a business-minded attorney who wants in-house growth exposure and meaningful ownership early in their career.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Core Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Contracts &amp; Commercial Legal Work
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate:
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 Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
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 Statements of Work (SOWs)
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 Vendor and partner agreements
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 NDAs and confidentiality agreements
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 Independent contractor agreements
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 Settlement and release agreements
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 Interpret contractual rights and obligations
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 Advise leadership on risk allocation and enforcement strategy
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 Maintain and improve standardized contract templates
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 Oversee contract lifecycle management and tracking
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 Collections &amp; Dispute Management
 
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 Manage pre-litigation collections strategy
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 Draft demand letters and settlement proposals
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 File and manage New York collections litigation when required
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 Prepare pleadings, motions, and court filings
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 Coordinate with outside counsel as necessary
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 Track recovery metrics and implement scalable collections workflows
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 Legal Operations &amp; Process Development
 
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 Build and maintain internal legal tracking systems
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 Develop SOPs for contract intake, review, and approval workflows
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 Implement receivables escalation frameworks
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 Manage document retention and compliance systems
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 Support CRM and billing integrations for contract and collections tracking
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 Assist in automation initiatives for contract templates and enforcement workflows
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 Maintain internal knowledge base of legal templates and policies
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 Business &amp; Corporate Support
 
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 Provide practical, business-oriented advice to leadership
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 Assist with entity maintenance and corporate governance tasks
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 Support compliance efforts and regulatory filings
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 Draft internal policies and operational guidelines
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 Identify risk exposures and propose mitigation strategies
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 Support cross-functional teams (finance, sales, operations) on contractual and payment matters
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Required
 
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 Active New York State Bar (in good standing or able to get upon hiring)
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 2&ndash;4 years of legal experience
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 Experience in corporate, commercial, or business law
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 Experience handling collection matters
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 Strong drafting and analytical skills
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 Ability to independently manage matters from start to finish
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 Preferred
 
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 Experience in commercial litigation
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 Experience working in-house or with growth-stage companies
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 Experience building operational systems or workflows
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 Strong comfort with legal tech and automation tools
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 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 
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 Operationally minded &mdash; not just theoretical
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 Process-driven and detail-oriented
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 Comfortable working directly with executives
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 Capable of balancing legal rigor with business speed
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 Interested in long-term growth toward senior in-house counsel responsibilities
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 Compensation &amp; Benefits
 
 
 
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 Competitive base salary
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 Performance-based bonus potential
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 Up to two days remote per week
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 Direct exposure to executive decision-making
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 Clear growth path within an expanding organization
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Junior Staff Attorney - Contracts, Collections & Legal Operations

Bloomberg

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 Location
 
 
 New York
 
 
 Business Area
 
 
 Legal, Compliance, and Risk
 
 
 Ref #
 
 
 10048012
 
 
 
 Description &amp; Requirements
 
 
 
 Bloomberg&rsquo;s Legal &amp; Compliance Department plays a critical role in supporting our businesses and operations around the world. We move quickly and thoughtfully to help address a variety of complex issues that come with being the world&rsquo;s leading financial news and information company. Our team is made up of talented and hardworking legal and compliance professionals who think creatively and work collaboratively in an open environment to deliver results, drive innovation, and solve difficult problems. We are committed to a workplace where all of our employees can thrive, and where everyone feels empowered to make an impact. We also recognize the importance of giving back to our communities as evidenced by our award-winning pro bono program.
 
 
 
 What's the role?
 
 
 
 We are seeking a commercial transactions attorney with experience negotiating sophisticated technology licensing and other agreements to join our in-house legal department. You will be responsible for the review, drafting and negotiation of a wide-range of commercial contracts including agreements relating to technology transactions, software licensing, software as a service, services, outsourcing, reseller and manufacturing and media-related agreements. In addition, you will advise clients on a broad range of commercial legal matters, including software development, open source licensing, technology-related services and software compliance.
 
 
 Partnering with Engineering, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Vendor Risk and Facilities teams, you will have the opportunity to provide support on commercial and technology-related transactions and intellectual property-related issues.
 
 
 
 We'll Trust You To
 
 
 
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 Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial agreements, including software licenses, SaaS agreements, service contracts, outsourcing arrangements and media-related deals.
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 Manage multiple matters efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail.
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 Communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to cross-functional stakeholders, including technical and non-legal audiences.
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 Proactively identify potential legal and business risks and help develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
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 Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and impact-driven legal team that values innovation, partnership and a commitment to excellence.
 
 
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 You'll Need To Have
 
 
 
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 Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
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 Licensed to practice law in New York and in good standing.
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 5+ years' experience as an attorney negotiating and drafting software licenses, technology-related services and media-related agreements, and other types of commercial contracts, as well as advising on intellectual property and licensing issues
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 Efficiently manage a large volume and variety of general matters, negotiate numerous standard and complex corporate and commercial agreements, all in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
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 Ability and desire to contribute in a collaborative fashion, with an emphasis on team values, goals and objectives
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 Ability and desire to communicate effectively with engineers, software developers, product development, R&amp;D and other teams, including strong software technology and development knowledge or experience
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 Superior writing, analytical and communication skills
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 Strong attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills
 
 
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 We'd Love To See
 
 
 
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 Experience in a large corporate in-house legal department
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 Someone who thrives working autonomously
 
 
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 Does this sound like you?
 
 
 
 Apply if you think we're a good match. We will get in touch to let you know that the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at: https://www.bloomberg.com/company/what-we-do/
 
 
 Salary Range = 200000 - 255000 USD Annually + Benefits + Bonus
 
 
 The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.
 
 
 We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.
 
 
 Discover what makes Bloomberg unique - watch our for an inside look at our culture, values, and the people behind our success.
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Technology Licensing and Commercial Transactions Counsel - Legal & Compliance

LangChain

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About Us:</h2>
At LangChain, our mission is to make intelligent agents ubiquitous. We build the foundation for agent engineering in the real world, helping developers move from prototypes to production-ready AI agents that teams can rely on. We began as widely adopted open-source tools and have grown to also offer a platform for building, evaluating, deploying, and operating agents at scale.
Today, LangChain, LangGraph, LangSmith, and Agent Builder are used by teams shipping real AI products across startups and large enterprises. Millions of developers trust LangChain to power AI teams at companies like Replit, Clay, Coinbase, Workday, Lyft, Cloudflare, Harvey, Rippling, Vanta, and 35% of the Fortune 500.
With $125M raised at Series B from IVP, Sequoia, Benchmark, CapitalG, and Sapphire Ventures, we&rsquo;re at a stage where we&rsquo;re continuing to develop new products, growth is accelerating, and all team members have meaningful impact on what we build and how we work together. LangChain is a place where your contributions can shape how this technology shows up in the real world.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
About the Role:</h2>
LangChain builds infrastructure that powers AI-native applications. Our open-source framework and commercial products enable developers and enterprises to build, deploy, and scale applications with large language models.
We are seeking a business-minded Commercial Counsel with experience drafting, redlining, and negotiating sales agreements with sophisticated global and domestic organizations. This role will serve as a key legal partner to our Go-To-Market organization and cross-functional stakeholders across the company, helping to accelerate revenue while thoughtfully managing risk.
This is a full-time, hybrid position based in our New York City office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including designated in-office days each week to connect and build as a team.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You&rsquo;ll Do:</h2><ul><li>
Support LangChain&rsquo;s Sales and Partnerships teams by drafting, reviewing, and redlining customer-facing commercial agreements, including MSAs, order forms, DPAs, security addenda, and related amendments</li><li>
Negotiate directly with customer and partner counsel to drive agreements to execution</li><li>
Partner closely with Sales, RevOps, Finance, Security, and Product to facilitate efficient deal execution while balancing legal and business risk</li><li>
Advise on contractual issues related to data protection, privacy, security, intellectual property, AI/LLM usage, liability, and compliance in a SaaS environment</li><li>
Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance to help close deals while maintaining scalable contracting processes</li><li>
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of contract templates, playbooks, fallback positions, and negotiation guidelines</li><li>
Support cross-functional initiatives related to product launches, pricing strategy, new go-to-market motions, and customer lifecycle matters</li><li>
Identify trends in customer redlines and help evolve standard commercial positions to support scale</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You&rsquo;ll Bring:</h2><ul><li>
7&ndash;12+ years&rsquo; experience negotiating and drafting commercial sales agreements, including in-house experience at a SaaS, infrastructure, or technology company and/or a law firm</li><li>
Strong experience negotiating SaaS, cloud, or technology agreements in support of direct enterprise sales teams</li><li>
Demonstrated experience redlining complex agreements at scale</li><li>
Working knowledge of data privacy, security, intellectual property, and technology contracting issues in a B2B SaaS context</li><li>
Comfort advising on emerging AI-related contractual issues (e.g., model outputs, data use, acceptable use restrictions, indemnities)</li><li>
Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment</li><li>
Strong communication skills and comfort advising non-legal stakeholders</li><li>
Highly organized, responsive, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously</li><li>
High attention to detail with strong ownership and drive</li><li>
Admitted to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction (New York preferred or ability to register as in-house counsel in NY)</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Compensation &amp; Benefits</h2>
We offer competitive compensation that includes base salary, variable compensation for relevant roles, meaningful equity, benefits, and perks. Benefits include things like medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible vacation, a 401(k) plan, and life insurance. Actual compensation and offerings will vary based on role, level, and location. Team members in the EU, UK, and APAC receive locally competitive benefits aligned with regional norms and regulations.
Annual salary range: $220,000 - $260,000 USD</div>

Commercial Counsel

Larson Maddox

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 Corporate Attorney (3-8 Years Experience)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Locations:
 
 New York City * Washington, DC * Boston * Philadelphia
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-Time
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Opportunity
 
 
 
 My client, a top-tier international law firm with more than 150 years of experience advising industry‑defining businesses, is seeking a
 
 Corporate Attorney with 3-8 years of experience
 
 to join their highly collaborative and commercially focused team. This role is ideal for attorneys who want to work on sophisticated matters across industries and thrive in a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and strategic thinking.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About My Client
 
 
 
 My client is known for helping business leaders lead-supporting clients across financial services, private capital, real estate, life sciences, and technology. With a global platform spanning the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, they bring commercial judgment, sector depth, and cross-border coordination to every matter.
 
 
 They are recognized for:
 
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 A bold, business-forward approach that identifies opportunity and anticipates risk
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 Intrepid teamwork and seamless global collaboration
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 A culture where innovation is embedded, including leadership in emerging legal areas
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 A commitment to excellence, reflected in consistent top-tier rankings and client praise
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 Role &amp; Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
 
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 M&amp;A, private equity, venture capital
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 Fund formation or investment management
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 Capital markets
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 Real estate transactions or joint ventures
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 Corporate governance and regulatory advisory
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 Commercial contracting
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 Cross-border matters
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 Litigation experience with interest in corporate work
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 Responsibilities include:
 
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 Supporting and leading complex transactions
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 Drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements
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 Managing due diligence and deal execution
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 Advising clients on corporate strategy and risk
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 Collaborating with colleagues across offices and practice groups
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 J.D. from an accredited law school
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 Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction
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 3-8 years of corporate, transactional, or related experience
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 Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
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 Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
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 A proactive, commercially minded approach
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 Why This Role Stands Out
 
 
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 High-impact work with sophisticated clients
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 A global platform with top-tier resources
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 A culture that values collaboration, creativity, and professional growth
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 Opportunities to work on cutting-edge legal issues and emerging trends
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