Corporate Associate Junior @ Media+Advertising Boutique

Overview

Whistler Partners is partnering with a highly regarded New York corporate boutique seeking to add two junior Corporate Associates to its Transactions team.

This practice handles sophisticated M&A and broader corporate matters within a lean, high-touch platform where associates receive meaningful responsibility early.

The group is looking for attorneys with at least 2 years of transactional experience (Class of 2022–2023 strongly preferred), trained at large law firms or comparable corporate departments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior associate who wants real deal exposure without getting lost in a massive team structure. The firm operates as a focused New York boutique, offering high-level corporate work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Associates here gain hands‑on experience in deal execution, direct partner access, and meaningful responsibility across transactions. The platform is ideal for someone who wants strong training, substantive reps, and a tight-knit team dynamic.

• Support and execute M&A transactions from diligence through closing.
• Draft and review transaction documents and ancillary agreements.
• Assist with capital markets, credit facility, and venture capital‑related matters as needed.
• Conduct due diligence and coordinate across deal teams.
• Work closely with partners and senior associates in a lean staffing model.

• Minimum 2 years of transactional experience (Class of 2022–2023 preferred).
• Large law firm or comparable corporate department training required.
• Strong academic credentials.
• M&A experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in capital markets, credit facilities, or venture capital considered.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Team‑oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.

NYC corporate boutique hiring two junior associates (2+ years) for M&A‑focused transactional work. Strong academics, big firm training, lean teams, and meaningful deal exposure.

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