Title: Corporate Attorney
Location: Walden, NY (Orange County) - Fully in Office
Salary: $125,000 - $225,000 + Bonus
Growing Established Law Firm Seeks a New Corporate Attorney to join their team!
Responsibilities:
· Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and employment contracts.
· Advise on corporate governance matters, including compliance with federal and state regulations, conducting board meetings, and drafting shareholder agreements.
· Assist with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence, structuring deals, and drafting transaction documents.
· Ensure the company complies with applicable laws and regulations, including securities laws, antitrust laws, data protection laws, and industry-specific regulations.
· Work with external legal counsel to manage and resolve business-related litigation and disputes.
· Provide counsel on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
· Identify potential legal risks and liabilities and provide strategic guidance to senior management to mitigate them.
· Offer proactive legal advice to internal departments, including finance, marketing, HR, and operations, to ensure legal compliance and minimize risks.
· Conduct legal research on emerging legal issues and industry-specific trends that may impact the company
Skills & Experience:
· Active New York Bar Admission
· Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
· 5+ years’ experience in corporate law; Specifically in M&A, Corporate Governance & Contract Law
· Experience with drafting & negotiating complex legal documents.
· Experience in tech / healthcare & finance industries a plus
· In-house counsel experience a plus
· Bi/Multilingual a plus for international corporate clients