Corporate Associate

Corporate Associate Attorney

Portland, Maine

Full-Time | Direct Hire

Pay: $115-150 Depending on Experience!

We are partnering with a well-established New England law firm seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join its team in downtown Portland, Maine!

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with at least 2 years of corporate or transactional experience who is looking to take on meaningful responsibility, work directly with clients, and grow their practice alongside experienced attorneys. The role offers exposure to sophisticated business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, debt and equity financing, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and other complex transactional matters.

Role Overview

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, commercial agreements, and related legal materials.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, including purchase agreements, due diligence, disclosure schedules, ancillary documents, and closings.
• Assist with commercial real estate, lending, financing, and other corporate transactions.
• Coordinate due diligence, closing deliverables, signature documents, and transaction timelines.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, and other transaction participants.
• Identify potential issues, track outstanding items, anticipate next steps, and develop practical solutions.
  
  

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Maine Bar membership or the ability to obtain admission within 6–12 months.
• 2 years of meaningful corporate or transactional legal experience.
• Strong legal writing, drafting, analytical, and document-review skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
• Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to take ownership of assignments.
  
  

Additional Experience That’s a Plus:

• Mergers and acquisitions, including purchase agreements, due diligence, and transaction closings.
• Commercial real estate, lending, or financing transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Representing privately held businesses, business owners, investors, or lenders.
• Healthcare transactions, securities law, or other regulated industries.
  
  

Interested candidates are encouraged to send a Word-format resume directly to Natalie at: NHarrington@naglergroup.com for a confidential conversation!

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