Senior Corporate Attorney

Senior Corporate Attorney New York, NY | Hybrid (4 Days On-Site, 1 Day Remote) | Full-Time About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Attorney to join a growing Corporate and Business Transactions practice in New York City. This role is ideal for a seasoned attorney with extensive experience advising middle-market businesses, entrepreneurs, and privately held companies on sophisticated corporate transactions. The successful candidate will independently lead complex matters from inception through closing while serving as a trusted legal and strategic advisor to clients. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-value mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, business formations, restructurings, commercial contracts, and other strategic transactions in a collaborative and client-focused environment. Responsibilities: Lead and manage complex corporate transactions from initial structuring through negotiation, execution, and closing. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of transactional documents, including purchase agreements, asset and stock purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, and commercial contracts. Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, joint ventures, business formations, and corporate restructurings. Provide strategic legal counsel to middle-market companies, business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs on corporate governance and business operations. Conduct legal due diligence and identify legal, financial, and operational risks associated with corporate transactions. Structure transactions to minimize risk while supporting clients' business objectives. Manage transaction timelines, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and oversee all aspects of deal execution. Negotiate directly with opposing counsel, financial advisors, and business executives to facilitate successful transactions. Review and prepare corporate governance documents, including board resolutions, corporate records, and organizational documents. Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate across practice groups to provide comprehensive legal services. Develop and maintain strong client relationships through responsive service and trusted legal counsel. Stay current on developments in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and business regulations impacting clients. Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Active admission and good standing with the New York State Bar. Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience practicing corporate and transactional law. Demonstrated experience managing sophisticated corporate transactions independently from inception through closing. Extensive experience representing middle-market businesses, privately held companies, and business owners. Strong experience with mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, commercial contracts, business formations, and corporate restructurings. Exceptional drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Excellent interpersonal, client relationship management, and business communication skills. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative legal team. Desired Qualifications: Experience representing entrepreneurs, closely held businesses, family-owned companies, and private equity-backed organizations. Background advising clients on strategic business planning, succession planning, and corporate governance matters. Experience with cross-border transactions, financing transactions, or private securities offerings. Existing business development experience or an established professional network within the New York business community. Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring junior attorneys and legal staff. Demonstrated ability to build long-term client relationships through trusted legal counsel and exceptional client service.