Corporate Associate

Who you are:

You are a highly motivated self-starter looking to propel your career to the next level in a thriving and collegial professional environment.

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP (TKD) is an entrepreneurial, growing, and highly supportive firm located in the heart of New York City. Our position as a mid-size firm promotes a work environment that fosters relationship building inside and outside of the office.

We care about each other, our clients, the work we do, and the communities in which we live. It’s the kind of environment where every employee can develop into their best professional selves, where everyone’s contributions matter, and where each employee makes a real difference right from the start. TKD is a place to challenge, share ideas, and contribute your ideas and skills as part of an exceptional team.

Each day holds an opportunity to make a real impact.

TKD seeks an associate to join our Corporate & Securities Practice Group. We’re looking for a dedicated, intelligent, versatile, detail-oriented, and resourceful person who has a strong drive to initiate and participate in client development efforts and must be committed to exceptional client service and provide top-quality legal representation. The ideal candidate has 3-12 years of experience (5+ years preferred) in capital-raising transactions in private markets, securities regulation, mergers & acquisitions, lending transactions, commercial transaction documentation, corporate governance, and providing general counsel support.

This role involves significant client contact and involvement in all phases of transactional representation for growing businesses for both domestic and international middle-market clients. Excellent drafting, research, analytical, and communication skills are required.

• Participates in representing clients involved in strategic transactions, including business combinations, restructurings, and reorganizations.
• Represent clients in equity and debt financings, particularly in the growth stages of the client’s business.
• Advise clients in connection to inquiries from regulatory agencies, customers, and the business community.
• Perform various client services and support duties as assigned by supervising Partner.

• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as strong organizational skills.
• Successful candidates will be highly responsive, have a strong work ethic and commit to exceptional client service and top-quality work products.
• Ability to be a proactive and creative problem-solver.
• Intellectual curiosity for the business and ability to earn the trust and respect of internal and external clients.
• Qualified candidates will be motivated self-starters with stellar academic credentials, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• New York State Bar is required.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

TKD is currently maintaining a hybrid schedule structured as Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in-office with the option to be remote Mondays and Fridays.

We care about your professional and personal growth. Training and developing our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating development opportunities for you and helping you achieve your targeted career goals. The firm values your unique characteristics. We foster an inclusive and diverse environment where multiple perspectives are appreciated as we understand that our employees play an intricate role in the expansion and success of our firm.

The good faith base annual salary range for this position is a minimum of $130,000 to a maximum of $215,000. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, applicable bar admissions, office location, and the candidate's overall…