Overview
Entry-Level Associate Jobs in United States at Hopkins & Carley
Job Description
This is a remote position.
Our client, a leading law firm in the Middle East region, is expanding its presence to France and is seeking an ambitious, energetic, and talented Associate-level attorney with Corporate/Commercial practice experience to provide legal advice and analysis on general corporate matters, corporate structuring, commercial agreements, and mergers & acquisitions.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with a variety of clients, including national and multinational corporations, regional corporate conglomerates, investment firms, SMEs, and financial institutions.
Provide advice on commercial transactions, corporate structuring, regulatory matters, and family business structures.
Assist with corporate establishment, registration, transformation, governance, and liquidation.
Advise on business transactions involving shareholders, lenders, borrowers, officers, directors, and corporate relations.
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including franchising, distribution, and joint-venture agreements.
Prepare corporate documentation such as articles of incorporation, shareholder resolutions, share capital increases, shareholders agreements, and related documents.
Advise on large-scale, complex M&A and other corporate transactions for private equity firms, government-sponsored institutions, and corporate conglomerates.
Oversee legal due diligence, disclosure exercises, and completion mechanics for M&A and other corporate transactions.
Advise on and draft key transaction documents, including shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, share/asset sale and purchase agreements, disclosure letters, subscription agreements, employee incentive schemes, and other related documents.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in law from a reputable university.
1–3 years of experience as a Corporate/Commercial lawyer, preferably with regional practice experience.
Qualified to practice law in France and registered with the French Bar Association.
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
Fluency in both French and English; Arabic is a plus.
Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
Title: Entry-Level Associate
Company: Hopkins & Carley
Location: United States
