General Corporate Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel is seeking a General Corporate Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Miami, Florida.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 1-3 years of general corporate experience to join a nationally recognized Corporate practice. The team advises entrepreneurs, emerging growth companies, venture-backed businesses, investors, and financial institutions on a wide range of corporate transactions, with a particular emphasis on technology, life sciences, and other high-growth industries.
Responsibilities
- Represent private and emerging growth companies in general corporate matters.
- Advise clients on venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic corporate transactions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, corporate governance materials, and commercial agreements.
- Conduct legal due diligence in connection with corporate transactions.
- Counsel founders, investors, and management teams on corporate governance and business operations.
- Assist clients throughout the lifecycle of their businesses, from formation through financing, growth, and exit transactions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams to deliver practical, business-focused legal advice.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active membership in the Florida Bar or eligibility to obtain admission.
- 1-3 years of general corporate experience representing private companies.
- Experience with venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters.
- Experience practicing in the corporate department of a national or international law firm is preferred.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Outstanding academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while managing sophisticated client matters.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $225,000-$260,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Long-term care coverage
- Commuter benefits
- Backup child and adult care benefits
- Generous parental leave and fertility benefits
- Four weeks of vacation
- Two weeks of paid sick leave
- Ten paid holidays