Wilmington, Delaware | Hybrid
A highly respected national law firm is seeking a Corporate Transactional Associate Attorney to join its Wilmington office.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in working on sophisticated middle-market and upper-middle-market corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, corporate governance matters, and general business counseling.
• Mergers & acquisitions transactions
• Private equity acquisitions and investments
• Corporate governance and entity management
• Business formation and organizational matters
• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents
• Due diligence and transaction management
• General corporate counseling for public and private companies
• Direct client interaction and substantive transactional responsibility
• Collaboration with a sophisticated national corporate team
• Approximately 3–6 years of corporate transactional experience
• Experience with M&A, private equity, corporate finance, or general corporate transactions strongly preferred
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and ancillary transaction documents preferred
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong business judgment and client-service orientation
• Excellent academic credentials
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Delaware bar admission preferred or ability to become admitted in Delaware
• Sophisticated national corporate platform
• Exposure to complex middle-market and private equity transactions
• Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility
• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Clear path toward partnership and long-term career growth
• Opportunity to work with closely held businesses, private equity sponsors, and emerging growth companies
Expected compensation ranges from approximately $225,000 – $330,000+ depending on class year, experience, and overall qualifications.
Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented corporate transactional attorneys with this type of background.
If you're open to a confidential conversation about the Wilmington market or would like additional information regarding these opportunities, please feel free to reach out directly.
Confidential inquiries are welcome.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com