Senior Corporate Associate / Corporate Counsel - New York

Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Corporate Associate or Corporate Counsel with strong M&A experience to join our New York office. This role offers the chance to work on sophisticated, high‑value transactions—including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, venture capital/start‑up matters, growth equity and minority investments, and other strategic transactions—within a Legal 500-ranked , nationally recognized M&A practice. You will work in a highly collaborative environment with a clear, well‑supported, and realistic path to partnership .

The Day-To-Day

In this position, you will lead major components of complex M&A and corporate transactions, manage certain deals independently, and work closely with colleagues across the firm and directly with clients. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating key transaction agreements, directing and reviewing diligence, and supervising and mentoring junior associates as part of a busy and fast‑growing practice that invests heavily in associate success.

You Have

• 5+ years of meaningful M&A and general corporate transactional experienc
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and client‑management abilities
• Top law firm experience preferred
• Admission to the New York Bar is required

We offer a collegial, entrepreneurial environment with a strong commitment to attorney development, including formal, partner‑driven mentorship , structured business development support , cutting‑edge innovation resources, and genuine opportunities for long‑term growth within a national platform.

What We Provide

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.

More About Seyfarth

With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at

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The salary range for this role is $350,000 to $360,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

Location Specific Language

This position is based in New York, NY 10018