Corporate Associate

Location: Rochester, NY

About the Firm

A leading national law firm with more than 700 attorneys across the U.S. and select international offices, known for handling complex corporate and transactional matters. The firm’s Corporate & Finance practice is highly ranked by Chambers USA and The Legal 500, with a strong reputation in middle-market M&A, private equity, and strategic transactions across industries like healthcare, technology, consumer products, energy, and higher education.

What Associates Say

• “Partners are approachable and genuinely invested in associate development. The work is demanding, but the environment is supportive, with a clear respect for work-life balance.”
• “The firm’s lean staffing model means associates get meaningful deal experience early on, including direct client interaction and negotiation opportunities.”
• (Source: Vault Law Associate Reviews)

Role Overview

The firm is seeking a corporate associate to join its Rochester, NY office, working closely with a nationwide team of over 200 business attorneys on a wide array of transactions. This is a role for someone looking to build a long-term career advising on sophisticated corporate matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising public and private companies, private equity funds, strategic investors, and emerging growth businesses on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and venture capital transactions.
• Leading or supporting negotiations, due diligence, structuring, and documentation of transactions.
• Handling significant commercial contracts and licensing matters.
• Collaborating with internal specialists in tax, benefits, ESG, and intellectual property as part of an integrated deal team.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: 4–8 years working on complex M&A, venture capital, joint ventures, and significant commercial transactions.
• Skills: Excellent judgment, strong drafting and negotiation abilities, and a client-focused approach.
• Credentials: Strong academic background and demonstrated commitment to private practice.
• Location requirement: Candidates must be committed to living and working in the Rochester, NY area, with an expectation to be in the office at least three days per week.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $180,000 – $220,000 (based on factors including experience, education, and location).
• Additional contingent compensation may apply, subject to individual and firm performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package offered, including professional development resources.

Why This Firm

Associates here benefit from:

• Substantive experience from the start, thanks to lean teams that encourage direct client contact and complex deal work early in one’s career.
• A collaborative culture that values mentorship, transparency, and balanced workloads.
• National recognition for its Corporate & Finance team’s capabilities in M&A, private equity, and financing transactions, with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups.