Corporate Associate Attorney

Pay: $130,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly regarded, collaborative corporate practice handling sophisticated transactions
• Work on complex mergers and acquisitions for a diverse client base ranging from entrepreneurs to established businesses
• Enjoy direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility from day one
• Benefit from a balanced culture with no rigid billable hour requirement and typical annual billing between 1,500-1,800 hours
• Earn performance-based bonuses and strong long-term growth opportunities
• Work with experienced attorneys in a collegial and supportive environment
• Hybrid flexibility with the ability to work remotely up to two days per week
• Relocation candidates are welcome

Location: Portland, Maine | Hybrid schedule with the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week while enjoying the collaboration and mentorship of an established office.

Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of corporate law experience with significant mergers and acquisitions experience and must be licensed to practice in Maine.

About Us

We are a client-focused law firm committed to providing practical business solutions while fostering a collaborative and supportive culture. Our attorneys work closely with sophisticated regional and national clients and enjoy meaningful opportunities for growth, mentorship, and professional development. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in mergers and acquisitions transactions from initial structuring through closing
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements and transaction documents
• Advise corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies on day-to-day business matters
• Assist clients with entity formation and organizational structuring
• Support finance and private equity transactions
• Conduct due diligence and manage transaction processes
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on complex matters
• Build strong client relationships and provide practical legal advice

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate law experience
• Strong mergers and acquisitions experience required
• Experience representing corporations, partnerships, and LLCs preferred
• Experience with entity formation and business structuring preferred
• Finance and private equity transaction experience preferred
• Securities law knowledge is a plus
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Maine bar admission required

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will join a collegial and highly respected team where attorneys are trusted with meaningful work and client relationships. We value collaboration, professional development, and work-life balance while providing opportunities to work on sophisticated transactions with outstanding clients.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance