Corporate Attorney - Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation

About these opportunities

This listing covers 5 separate open roles. Each role below is a distinct position with its own location, compensation, and requirements, listed in the same format so they can be compared directly. The positions are posted by an independent legal recruiter on behalf of the hiring firms.

5 Current Openings

M&A/PE Associate (St. Louis, MO or Chicago, IL)

Location: St. Louis, MO

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This hybrid role requires four days in-office in St. Louis, MO, or Chicago, IL, with flexibility.

Compensation: $205K - $285K base

Experience: 4 - 8 years

Bar admission: Active admission in any US state

About the opportunity

This is a high-impact mid-level Associate role within a Corporate Services Group. Associates gain significant client-facing experience early, working directly with partners on deals from day one.

What you'll do

• Run M&A deals end-to-end, from diligence through closing.


• Draft and negotiate transactional documents.


• Handle general corporate matters, client advisory.


• Support private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.

What you bring (required)

• Ability to run M&A deals independently.


• Prior law firm experience is required.


• Experience with PE-sponsored transactions.


• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating agreements.


• Comfortable working directly with clients.


• Licensed to practice law in Missouri or Illinois.

Corporate Associate

Location: Raleigh, NC / Chapel Hill, NC

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This is a hybrid position with firm-wide collaboration days twice a month, and associates typically come in a few times per month.

Compensation: $170K - $215K base

Experience: 3 - 6 years

Bar admission: Active admission in any US state

About the opportunity

This is a proactive growth hire for a Corporate Associate to join a collaborative team doing sophisticated emerging company, venture capital, and M&A work. Associates work directly with partners from day one, without the burnout of BigLaw.

What you'll do

• Draft, negotiate, and close M&A transactions and venture capital financings.


• Work directly with partners on client matters, gaining real responsibility.


• Serve as outside general counsel for high-growth tech, biotech, and VC-backed companies.


• Manage transactional due diligence, cap tables, and daily client communication.


• Help emerging growth companies navigate fundraising rounds and complex transactions.

What you bring (required)

• Hands-on deal experience in corporate M&A and/or venture capital financings.


• Experience with emerging growth or venture-backed companies.


• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.


• Active bar admission in any U.S. state (firm covers NC bar costs).


• Genuine, personable, and collaborative communication style.


• Comfort working directly with partners on client matters.

Case Investigation Attorney (Securities Class Action)

Location: San Francisco, CA / Boston, MA

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This is a hybrid position requiring three days in-office, Tuesday through Thursday.

Compensation: $160K - $220K base

Experience: 4 - 10 years

Bar admission: Not specified

About the opportunity

This firm is seeking a Counsel-level Case Investigation Attorney for their Corporate and Commercial Litigation practice. This is an opportunity to join a team focused on identifying and developing new securities matters for institutional investor clients.

What you'll do

• Evaluate potential securities cases for recommendation to clients.


• Conduct in-depth investigations and analyze corporate disclosures.


• Leverage AI and data-driven tools for case evaluation.


• Prepare internal memos and client summaries for investors.


• Collaborate with experts to assess liability theories.

What you bring (required)

• Securities litigation experience at a high-caliber firm.


• JD from an accredited law school.


• Ability to analyze filings and stock price movements.


• Experience using AI/data-driven tools for research.


• Creative, intellectually curious, and asks probing questions.


• Genuine interest in plaintiff-side work.

Litigation Paralegal – Complex Class Action

Location: San Francisco, CA / Boston, MA

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This is a hybrid position requiring three days in-office, Tuesday through Thursday.

Compensation: $90K - $120K base

Experience: 2 - 5 years

Bar admission: Not specified

About the opportunity

This role offers an opportunity to join a prominent plaintiff securities litigation firm. You will be an integral team member working on high-profile securities class actions.

What you'll do

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation.


• Conduct legal and factual research for cases.


• Manage document review and e-discovery.


• Help with marketing duties like RFPs.


• Coordinate complex motion filings in courts.

What you bring (required)

• A bachelor's degree is required.


• Litigation experience in complex class actions.


• Excellent writing and proofreading skills.


• Proficiency in e-discovery platforms.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Interest in plaintiff-side legal work.

Securities Litigation Associate

Location: San Francisco, CA / Boston, MA

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This is a hybrid position requiring three days in-office: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Compensation: $160K - $220K base

Experience: 4 - 10 years

Bar admission: Not specified

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a leading plaintiff securities litigation firm. The team is expanding and handles high-profile class action cases against major defense firms.

What you'll do

• Litigate securities class action cases from start to finish.


• Draft compelling briefs, motions, and legal arguments.


• Develop creative legal theories and case strategies.


• Collaborate closely with partners on case direction.


• Conduct legal research on evolving securities law.

What you bring (required)

• Securities litigation experience in class actions.


• Experience litigating full case lifecycles.


• Exceptional legal brief writing ability.


• Strong analytical and research skills.


• Creative thinking for novel legal arguments.


• Genuine interest in plaintiff-side work.