Junior Corporate Associate Attorney (M&A / Debt Finance)

Job Title: Junior Corporate Associate Attorney (M&A / Debt Finance)

Location: Philadelphia or Conshohocken, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: 1–3 years

Compensation: Approximately $160,000–$180,000, depending on experience

Squadron RPO is partnered with a confidential law firm based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Our client is a dynamic and growing law firm that combines the sophistication of a large firm with the culture, collaboration, and flexibility of a boutique practice. The firm represents business owners, entrepreneurs, and families in complex corporate and transactional matters, and offers attorneys a strong platform for growth, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

The firm is intentionally not structured like a traditional big law environment. With a 1,750 billable hour target, a 10% commission on associate-originated collections, and an annual discretionary bonus, this opportunity offers a strong compensation model alongside a more sustainable and entrepreneurial practice setting.

We are seeking a Junior Corporate Associate Attorney with experience in M&A and debt/credit facility matters to join the firm’s expanding Corporate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior attorney who wants meaningful responsibility, direct partner access, and exposure to a wide range of middle-market transactions and financing work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support mergers and acquisitions transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents.
• Assist with debt and credit facility matters, including loan documentation, financing agreements, and related collateral documents.
• Conduct due diligence, manage closing checklists, and assist with transaction execution.
• Draft and review corporate documents such as purchase agreements, LLC agreements, shareholder agreements, and ancillary closing documents.
• Coordinate with internal and external parties to help move transactions efficiently from diligence through closing.
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys on deal strategy, drafting, and client communications.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania bar, or ability to waive in.
• 1–3 years of corporate transactional experience.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions and debt/credit facility matters.
• Strong drafting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented mindset and strong client-service skills.

Why Join:

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated corporate transactions in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
• Direct mentorship from experienced partners and senior attorneys.
• Early hands-on experience with meaningful deal responsibility.
• Hybrid flexibility with offices in the Philadelphia / Conshohocken area.
• Compensation of approximately $160,000–$180,000, depending on experience.
• 1,750 billable hour target, offering a more balanced alternative to traditional large-firm expectations.
• 10% commission on associate-originated collections, in addition to an annual discretionary bonus.
• Strong long-term growth potential in a firm that values quality of practice over a big law model.