Associate Attorney Corporate 3

HOCHHEISER & AKMAL PLLC, a premier corporate boutique law firm based in Garden City, New York, is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Corporate Department. H&A offers a successful candidate the opportunity to work in a city-type firm on complex and cutting-edge commercial transactions for national and multinational companies in a convenient, safe, suburban environment on Long Island. The firm’s culture is centered around the concept of providing a unique law firm experience for both our clients and our associates. Our clients value our ability to provide business-driven, practical legal advice. Our attorneys are highly-trained and carefully selected and enjoy the opportunity to work in an energetic and dynamic think tank atmosphere.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mentor and work with entry-level associates

Communicate with clients and draft documents for firm projects

Support the senior attorneys on projects and tasks as needed

SKILLS & PROFILE:

Admission to the New York Bar in good standing

Strong academic background with a top tier law school

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE 3-5 PLUS YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN COMMERCIAL AND CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS

Candidate must have experience with drafting and revising terms and conditions, supply and distribution agreements, shareholders’ agreements, joint venture agreements, licensing agreements, and master services agreements

The willingness to tackle complex transactions

Experience with federal procurements (FARS and DFARs) and export control is preferred.

Prior mergers and acquisitions (buy and sell side) experience is also preferred.

Proven strong legal research, writing and analytical skills

Ability to interpret, analyze, organize and express complex legal material quickly and accurately

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and proactively meet deadlines and achieve individual objectives within larger team projects and goals

High levels of self-direction, self-motivation and energy

Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Ability to effectively relate to and build relationships with all levels of staff

Ability to thrive in a team environment

Desire to gain experience and contribute to general corporate matters

QUALIFICATIONS:

ADMISSION TO THE NEW YORK BAR REQUIRED; ALSO, ADMISSION TO OTHER STATES (NJ, CA, ME, OK, AK, NE) PREFERRED.

3-5 YEARS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Strong academic background with journal and/or moot court experience

Strong computer abilities, including use of Microsoft Office products; Word, Outlook and Excel highly preferred

Strong Westlaw experience