Senior Associate / Counsel - Corporate (M&A) Transactions

Senior Associate / Counsel - Corporate (M&A) Transactions $200000 - $300000 per year | Hartford, CT | Hybrid | Permanent Sophisticated Transactions with Real Autonomy and Client Ownership A bit about us: We are a full-service law firm providing practical legal guidance to businesses and organizations facing complex issues. Our work spans litigation, transactions, and regulatory matters, with teams collaborating across practices to deliver efficient, well‑reasoned solutions. We focus on understanding how our clients operate so we can offer advice that is both strategic and grounded in real‑world considerations. Our lawyers value clarity, responsiveness, and sound judgment, and we aim to build lasting client relationships through consistent, high‑quality work. Why join us? We offer a collaborative environment where attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility and supported through mentorship and open communication. Our teams are approachable and engaged, and we encourage professional growth through hands‑on experience and exposure to a wide range of matters. We believe strong legal careers are sustainable, so we promote balance, flexibility, and respect for life outside the office. Attorneys also have opportunities to engage in pro bono and community‑focused work as part of a well‑rounded practice. Job Details We are seeking an experienced corporate attorney to join a collaborative transactional practice focused on mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, and ongoing corporate advisory work. This role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to lead matters while working alongside experienced attorneys on complex transactions. The ideal candidate enjoys balancing deal work with strategic counseling and is comfortable serving as a trusted advisor to privately held businesses throughout various stages of growth and operation. Responsibilities Lead and manage mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic business transactions Draft and negotiate letters of intent, purchase agreements, and related transaction documents Coordinate due diligence processes and support transaction execution through closing Advise clients on corporate governance, business operations, and general legal matters Support financing transactions, capital raises, and commercial lending matters Provide practical legal guidance to business owners, executives, and management teams Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on complex transactions and advisory projects Manage smaller transactions independently and contribute to larger, more sophisticated matters Qualifications 7+ years of transactional corporate law experience Strong background in mergers and acquisitions and other business transactions Experience drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents Familiarity with due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-closing matters Experience advising privately held businesses and business owners Exposure to financing transactions, corporate governance, and capital formation matters Understanding of tax considerations impacting business transactions is preferred Experience leveraging technology and AI-assisted legal tools is a plus Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills Requirements J.D. from an accredited law school Active bar membership in good standing in state you will practice Ability to independently manage transactions and client relationships Strong business judgment and problem-solving abilities Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple matters in a fast-paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Highly motivated with a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented practice Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr