Corporate Associate Attorney

Pay: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected New Jersey law firm with a strong corporate and transactional practice
• Gain hands-on experience across a wide range of matters including contracts, M&A, IP, and employment
• High level of client interaction early in your career — not stuck doing back-office work
• Strong compensation and full benefits package, plus firm-paid CLE, bar dues, and professional development
• Work alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment

Location: Roseland, NJ (primarily on-site with a collaborative team environment)

Note: Must be admitted to the New Jersey Bar and have 1+ years of corporate/transactional experience.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established New Jersey law firm known for advising both private businesses and public-sector clients. With decades of experience across multiple practice areas, the firm offers a collaborative environment where attorneys gain meaningful responsibility, client exposure, and long-term growth opportunities.

Job Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and transactional documents
• Support mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and deal execution
• Advise private business clients on corporate governance and day-to-day legal matters
• Assist with intellectual property and employment-related legal issues
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced transactional practice
• Communicate directly with clients and provide practical, business-focused legal advice

Qualifications

• Admission to the New Jersey Bar (in good standing)
• 1+ years of corporate or transactional legal experience
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• Ability to manage multiple matters and communicate effectively with clients

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-oriented culture with strong mentorship
• Exposure to sophisticated, real-world business transactions
• Excellent benefits including health coverage, retirement plan, and onsite gym
• Firm investment in your growth through CLE, dues, and business development support
• Opportunity to build a long-term career with a respected New Jersey firm

JPC-898

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-haves: NJ Bar license, 1+ yrs corporate/transactional exp. Ideally a 1-5 yr associate

• Nice to haves: M&A exposure; contract-heavy background; experience advising private businesses; strong academic credentials

• Additional context: Relocation- [Likely for right candidate]. Packages - [Likely for right candidate]

• Salary Bands:

  • • 1 year of directly relevant corporate/transactional experience: $110k–$118k

  • • 2 years of directly relevant corporate/transactional experience: $118k–$127k

  • • 3 years of directly relevant corporate/transactional experience: $127k–$135k

Submission Email: Name / Dana - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

NJ law firm seeking a Corporate Associate (1–3 years) for transactional work including contracts, M&A, IP, and employment matters. Strong drafting and client interaction required. On-site in Roseland; salary $110k–$135k.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Corporate Associate Attorney - McManimon Scotland & Bauman - JPC 898 - Source

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• Location: Roseland, NJ

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