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A highly respected, established New England law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join its sophisticated and growing corporate practice in Manchester, New Hampshire.

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Manchester, New Hampshire | Hybrid | $140,000–$165,000

A highly respected, established New England law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join its sophisticated and growing corporate practice in Manchester, New Hampshire.

The firm has five offices throughout New England, with Manchester serving as its largest location and the primary home office for this position. With approximately 130+ employees, the firm offers the resources and caliber of a larger regional platform while maintaining a highly collegial, first-name-basis culture with very little emphasis on hierarchy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate attorney seeking sophisticated transactional work, meaningful client exposure, strong mentorship, and a transparent long-term path toward partnership — without the billable expectations or culture of BigLaw.

The Practice

The Corporate team advises businesses, investors, lenders, entrepreneurs, and emerging-growth companies across a broad range of matters, including:

Mergers & acquisitions, including stock and asset transactionsTransaction structuring, due diligence, drafting, negotiation, and closingsDebt and equity financings, including venture capital, convertible debt, and traditional bank financingEntity formation and corporate governancePrivate securities offerings and related state and federal securities mattersCommercial contracts and general business counselingAdvising startups and emerging-growth businesses throughout their lifecycleOngoing strategic counseling for privately held and middle-market companies

Associates have meaningful opportunities to interact directly with clients, develop business, and build their own practice with the support of an experienced team.

Why join us?

Compensation & BillablesBase Salary: Approximately $140,000–$165,000, depending on experience and qualificationsBillable Target: 1,700 hours annuallyPro bono work may receive billable creditAssociates are eligible for production bonusesThe firm also offers origination incentives for attorneys who develop new businessAdditional compensation may be tied to overall firm performance

The firm takes a transparent approach to compensation and advancement and provides attorneys with clear information regarding bonus structures, performance expectations, and the path toward shareholder.

Hybrid Structure

The firm expects attorneys to spend approximately three days per week in the office, but there are no mandatory designated in-office days. Attorneys are trusted to determine the schedule that works best for their practice, clients, and team.

New hires often choose to spend additional time in the office initially to build relationships and integrate with the practice.

Manchester will serve as the primary office, although attorneys may occasionally work from or visit other firm locations, including Portsmouth and Boston.

The firm's offices are modern, first-class professional environments and include amenities such as standing desks throughout the offices.

Culture & Long-Term Growth

This is a firm where attorneys tend to stay long term.

The culture is professional but notably down-to-earth and collaborative. Attorneys and staff operate on a first-name basis, and the firm values people who are:

Self-motivatedPositive and collaborativeProfessional and client-focusedComfortable taking ownership of their workInterested in contributing to the broader success of the firm

The firm has a strong reputation throughout New England and generates a meaningful amount of inbound client work, giving associates opportunities to develop relationships, generate business, and receive internal referrals.

There is a clearly defined path toward shareholder, with transparent expectations regarding advancement, performance, business development, and compensation.

Benefits

The firm offers an exceptionally comprehensive benefits package and takes a highly transparent approach to total compensation.

Benefits include:

Generous paid time offTwelve paid holidays annuallyComprehensive health and wellness benefitsPaid leave programsTuition reimbursementPaid volunteer timeProduction and origination bonus opportunitiesFirm-performance bonusesProfessional development and mentorshipTransparent shareholder-track expectationsInterview Process

The firm moves quickly and typically provides feedback on submitted resumes within approximately 48 hours.

Candidates can expect an initial interview — either virtually or in person — followed by an opportunity to meet several attorneys and members of firm leadership. A second conversation or lunch may follow depending on the candidate and timing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate attorney seeking sophisticated transactional work, a manageable 1,700-hour target, hybrid flexibility, strong benefits, and a genuine long-term path toward partnership within one of New England’s most respected regional firms.

Job Details

Ideal Background

The firm is primarily targeting attorneys with approximately 3–5 years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience, although there is flexibility for the right candidate.

Candidates should bring:

J.D. from an accredited law schoolApproximately 3–5 years of corporate transactional experience within a private law firmExperience with corporate transactions, M&A, financings, entity formation, commercial agreements, and/or emerging companiesStrong academic credentials, legal writing, and analytical abilityStrong interpersonal and client-management skillsA stable employment history and demonstrated commitment to building a long-term practice

Candidates slightly junior to the target range may be considered if their experience and academic background are particularly strong.

New Hampshire admission is preferred but not required at the time of application. Attorneys who are eligible to waive into New Hampshire will be considered. Massachusetts admission is also a plus.

Candidates should be prepared to provide law school transcripts and a writing sample during the interview process.

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