Job Description

Job ID: 374840

Practice area:- Corporate - Private Equity,Corporate - Venture Capital/ Emerging Companies

Keywords:- corporate governance,entity formation,shareholder agreements,corporate resolutions,board counsel,SEC filings,corporate compliance,business formation

Senior Corporate Associate Attorney – No Business Development | New York, NY

An esteemed law firm in New York City is seeking a Senior Corporate Associate Attorney for a unique non-partnership track role. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned corporate attorney who thrives in high-level legal work and prefers to avoid the demands of business development and billable hour pressure.

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Top-tier NYC firm hiring a senior corporate attorney for a non-partnership role focused on M&A, governance, and strategic advisory. No business development required—just sophisticated legal work and strong collaboration.

This is one of the nation's oldest law firms that has a tradition of excellence and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. Their mission is to provide value to their clients through high-quality work, outstanding service, and attention to individual needs. The firm offers competitive salaries and practices in all major areas of the law, including litigation, business and banking, labor and employment, trusts and estates, and tax. There is a very friendly environment at this firm, for they aim to hire the same types of people whom they would choose to invite out for a cup of coffee or a glass of beer. Attorneys at this firm are well balanced and have passionate interests in politics, theater, and sports. They are the types of people who care about their communities and participate in them, and care about their families and friends and spend time with them. This firm's success is greatly due to the types of people employed at this firm, for attorneys here have strong identities as people and realize that they cannot only be defined by their legal practice. Their excellent record of pro bono work and community involvement is further evidence of their commitment to diversity, equality and justice, both in the workplace and in the communities where they live.

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This top-tier firm, renowned for its corporate practice and longstanding client relationships, is hiring a Senior Associate for its New York office. Unlike traditional roles, this position offers a unique balance: deep involvement in complex corporate transactions without the administrative load of partnership tracking. The role emphasizes collaboration, client counseling, and top-notch legal execution, offering an appealing alternative for seasoned attorneys seeking professional longevity and quality of life.

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📋 Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on corporate governance, business planning, and regulatory matters

• Draft, review, and negotiate key documents including M&A agreements, shareholder and operating agreements, and commercial contracts

• Manage legal issues for businesses across stages—from formation to exit

• Deliver strategic counsel on entity structuring, growth planning, and succession

• Work cross-functionally with attorneys in tax, litigation, and labor practices

• Prioritize substantive legal work over administrative or client development tasks

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✅ Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate law, M&A, and commercial transactions

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school

• Active New York Bar admission or eligibility to waive in

• Superior drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

• Proven track record of independently managing sophisticated legal matters

• Practical, client-focused approach with strong business acumen

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🏛️ Culture & Firm Appeal:

This firm is one of the oldest and most respected in the nation, combining tradition with forward-thinking legal practice. Known for its collegial, inclusive culture and balanced lifestyle, the firm fosters meaningful relationships—both with clients and among colleagues. Associates here are intellectually curious, community-involved, and encouraged to explore personal passions alongside their legal careers. The firm’s success is deeply tied to its people-centric ethos and commitment to diversity and justice.

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💎 Why This Role Is Unique:

• Non-partnership track structure with minimized administrative burdens

• Focus on high-level legal analysis and client advising

• Robust support and collaboration from integrated practice teams

• Ideal for attorneys seeking to step off the partner track without sacrificing sophistication

• Comprehensive benefits and lifestyle-friendly work environment

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📣 Call to Action:

• Apply now for a confidential discussion with a BCG Attorney Search recruiter.

• Explore this elite-level opportunity today.

• Submit your resume to learn more about this prestigious role.

BCG Attorney Search is the industry leader for placing candidates in permanent positions in law firms. Since 2000, our recruiters have placed several thousand attorneys and enjoyed extraordinarily high success rates with our candidates. As a BCG Attorney Search candidate, you have access to more opportunities than any legal placement firm in the United States. We are able to offer the most in-depth insight in the legal recruiting market thanks to our dedicated team of over 150 employees who mercilessly research, study and analyze the legal market. The depth and breadth of our research empowers us to place attorneys at rates that are unparalleled at any placement firm in the United States. Many of our recruiters make 30 to 40 placements per year, while recruiters at competitor firms are likely to make four or five. Unlike other placement firms that can only tell you about openings at major AmLaw firms, we place candidates of all backgrounds in firms of all sizes. While other legal recruiters only represent a narrow band of candidates from top law firms and top law schools, our research, firm contacts, and market insight allow us to place hundreds of candidates each year who do not fit this mold. It is rare that we do not get candidates we represent interviews and offers. No one in the world is better at legal recruiting and placement than BCG Attorney Search.

BCG Attorney Search will confidentially review your application and will not forward your materials to the firm without first discussing the opportunity with you.

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