Corporate Transactions Attorney

Pay: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a rare succession opportunity with the potential to inherit an established book of business and build a thriving corporate law practice.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys who are committed to mentorship, collaboration, and your long-term career success.
• Handle sophisticated mergers and acquisitions, commercial agreements, and meaningful corporate transactions for a diverse client base.
• Enjoy a clear path toward increased responsibility, professional development, and future leadership opportunities.
• Receive a competitive compensation package with an annual bonus, comprehensive benefits, and retirement contributions.
• Join a welcoming, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued and your career can truly flourish.

Location

Location: Hartford, CT. This is a primarily on-site position in our Hartford office, with potential hybrid flexibility based on individual circumstances. We welcome candidates throughout Hartford County and surrounding Connecticut communities.

Note Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of corporate transactional legal experience, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and commercial or corporate transactional drafting. Connecticut Bar admission or the ability to become admitted promptly is required. We welcome attorneys from law firms, in-house legal departments, and solo practices.

About Us Confidential Employer. We are an established, full-service Connecticut law firm with a respected corporate and business law practice. Our attorneys work with businesses, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, and individuals, providing practical legal solutions to complex challenges.

We believe in fostering a collaborative, supportive workplace where talented attorneys can grow professionally, build lasting client relationships, and develop rewarding careers. We are excited to welcome a motivated Corporate Transactions Attorney who shares our commitment to excellent client service.

Job Description We are seeking a talented Corporate Transactions Attorney to join our business law team. This position offers the chance to work on sophisticated transactions while preparing for an exciting long-term succession opportunity.

• Represent clients in mergers, acquisitions, and a broad range of business transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, purchase agreements, and corporate transactional documents.
• Advise businesses on corporate governance, entity formation, and general corporate matters.
• Conduct due diligence and assist with structuring, negotiating, and closing transactions.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys to develop practical, business-focused legal strategies.
• Build meaningful client relationships while gradually assuming greater responsibility for an established practice.
• Contribute to the continued success and growth of our corporate and business services team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• 3+ years of corporate transactional legal experience.

• Hands-on experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and corporate transactional documents.

• Active Connecticut Bar admission in good standing or ability to become admitted promptly.

• Strong negotiation, communication, organizational, and client relationship skills.

• Previous law firm experience preferred, although attorneys with in-house or solo practice backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

• Experience with commercial financing, private funds, or corporate governance is a plus.

• Why You Will Love Working Here

• We offer more than just a great place to practice law. We provide an opportunity to build a lasting career with meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and a clear path toward professional advancement.

• You will have the unique opportunity to work closely with established attorneys, develop trusted client relationships, and position yourself to eventually take over an existing book of business.

• Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, firm-paid life insurance, a 401(k) with employer contributions, paid time off, parental leave, and annual bonus opportunities.

• If you are a motivated corporate attorney looking for meaningful work, professional growth, and a long-term future with a collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

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Benefits

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