Corporate Associate AttorneyDirect Counsel is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join a sophisticated East Coast–based law firm in its Boston office.This is an excellent opportunity for a 2–4 year corporate associate to join a growing transactional team handling a broad range of sophisticated corporate, M&A, private equity, financing, and venture capital matters.
The role offers meaningful responsibility, strong mentorship, and exposure to high-level transactional work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.LocationBoston, MassachusettsPosition OverviewThe ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of corporate transactional experience across a broad mix of business law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, debt and equity financings, venture capital transactions, joint ventures, capital markets, and corporate governance.This is an ideal role for an associate seeking hands-on drafting and deal execution experience while working closely with experienced partners and clients on sophisticated transactions.The firm offers a hybrid schedule with two remote days per week.Key ResponsibilitiesDraft and negotiate transaction documents, including: Asset purchase agreementsStock purchase agreementsOperating agreementsDisclosure schedulesSupport M&A transactions and strategic acquisitionsAssist with private equity and venture capital financingsHandle debt and equity financing transactionsAdvise on joint ventures and capital markets mattersAssist with corporate governance and general corporate counselingSupport licensing and other strategic commercial transactionsConduct legal research and transactional analysisManage deal timelines, diligence, and closing workflowsQualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law school2–4 years of corporate transactional experienceStrong background in: M&APrivate equityVenture capitalDebt and equity financingsJoint venturesCorporate governanceExcellent drafting, writing, and communication skillsStrong analytical and issue-spotting abilitiesAbility to manage sophisticated matters efficiently and with strong attention to detailAbility to work both independently and collaborativelyMassachusetts Bar admission requiredCompensationBase salary range: $190,000 – $210,000Compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, geographic considerations, and overall fit.Ideal CandidateThe ideal attorney will be:Highly motivated and detail-orientedA strong transactional drafterComfortable handling multiple sophisticated deals simultaneouslyClient-service orientedInterested in broad-based corporate practice developmentLooking for mentorship and long-term growth within a collaborative platformWhy This OpportunityThis is a strong opportunity for a mid-level corporate associate seeking sophisticated transactional work in a collegial environment with meaningful mentorship and direct client impact.
The role is especially attractive for attorneys looking to build a broad corporate skill set across M&A, private equity, financings, and governance matters.