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Innovative Driven is currently seeking a Corporate Staff Attorney to become an integral member of a top ranked Investment Management team at one of our prestigious NYC global law firm clients!

This position is a tremendous opportunity to advise premier private equity clients with the organization of some of the world's largest deals and the most complex funds. This position provides the unique and special chance to develop practice area expertise with sophisticated private equity fund structures at one of the world's most respected law firms.

The role will require the ability to work some overtime (approximately 5-10 hours a week), and the firm operates in a hybrid structure (3 days onsite in NYC and 2 days remote).

Responsibilities:

• Manage substantive and detailed components of fund launches and closings, coordinating across attorneys, clients and investors
• Draft, review and revise fund formation documents, including partnership agreements, subscription agreements, NDAs, transfer agreements and side letters
• Identify structural and documentation issues and escalate to senior attorneys for resolution
• Create and maintain fund structure charts, board materials and side letter compendiums
• Prepare and submit regulatory and compliance filings
• Serve as a key point of coordination for closings
• Participate in generative AI exploratory initiatives to assess practical applications
• Contribute to training sessions and knowledge management resources

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active NY Bar, in good standing
• Two or more years of experience with private equity in an investment management or law firm environment
• Excellent academic credentials

Contract Remediation Paralegal

We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Remediation Paralegal to support the review and remediation of third-party contracts. This role requires independent contract analysis, identification of compliance and commercial gaps, and clear communication of risk exposure to senior leadership and suppliers.

The ideal candidate operates effectively with structured processes and minimal oversight, exercises strong judgment regarding escalation, and communicates complex contract issues clearly in both written and verbal form.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reviews of third-party contracts (MSAs, SOWs, amendments, DPAs, etc.) to identify regulatory, financial, and operational gaps.

• Compare contract terms against required regulatory, policy, and category standards.

• Prepare structured gap analyses and remediation summaries for category leaders and senior leadership.

• Draft proposed remediation language and coordinate updates with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for category leaders regarding contract remediation status and risk exposure.

• Track remediation progress and maintain documentation to support audit and compliance requirements.

• Escalate material risks, non-compliance issues, and financial exposure appropriately and in a timely manner.

• Support financial and budget considerations related to contract amendments and supplier negotiations.

• Manage multiple contract remediation initiatives simultaneously across regions and time zones.

Skills

• Demonstrated experience reviewing and analyzing complex commercial contracts.

• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and remediation processes.

• Ability to identify contractual risk and articulate impact in business terms.

• Experience interacting with senior stakeholders and third-party suppliers.

• Excellent written communication skills (risk summaries, executive-ready briefings).

• Strong judgment regarding risk prioritization and escalation.

• High level of organization and process discipline.

• Ability to operate independently once provided clear procedures and objectives.

• Experience supporting procurement or category management teams.

• Exposure to regulatory remediation or compliance-driven contract updates.

• Experience working in a global environment across multiple time zones.

• Familiarity with contract management systems and remediation tracking tools.

Education

• College degree / Paralegal

• 3–7+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or paralegal roles.

Benefits Info:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness).

Mid to Senior Level IP litigation Associate - New York or Chicago

Our client is a major international firm, seeking an IP Litigation Associate with 4-7 years of experience for its New York or Chicago offices. The firm is also considering candidates with strong federal court commercial litigation experience who are interested in an IP litigation practice. The salary for this position is between $310k to $420k.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of law firm experience, handling all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation counseling through discovery and trial.
• Experience with all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery [including large e-discovery projects], taking and defending depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Admission to the New York or Illinois bars, or ability to become admitted.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Additional Information

This position involves IP litigation matters including trademark, copyright, trade secrets, and patent disputes. While IP litigation experience is preferred, the firm is also considering strong federal court commercial litigators who have an interest in focusing on IP litigation.

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Boutique securities shareholder litigation law firm located in Midtown Manhattan is seeking attorneys with 0-10 years of experience for associate attorney and of counsel positions. Candidates should possess strong research, writing, communication, and organizational skills. Candidates should be familiar with and/or have relevant coursework in corporate and federal securities law. Familiarity or relevant coursework in finance and accounting is preferred. Prior experience with the drafting of pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and all other aspects of pre-trial proceedings in Federal Court is preferred, particularly in the areas of complex corporate and securities litigation.

Candidates should be admitted to and in good standing with the New York State Bar.

Candidates should be diligent, hardworking, self-motivated, self-sufficient, and comfortable supporting all aspects of securities and shareholder litigation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook) is required. Experience with Adobe Acrobat, PACER, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law is preferred.

Candidates should submit a resume and a writing sample.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location:

• In person or Hybrid

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation:

• $100,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
• Bonus pay (discretionary)

Our client, a respected plaintiffs-side boutique in Midtown Manhattan, represents unions and the trustees of multiemployer pension and health and welfare funds in litigation and counseling matters. The firm is seeking an associate with at least three years of litigation experience to join its labor and employee benefits practice. This is an opportunity to do substantive, meaningful work—protecting workers' rights and benefits—while gaining true first-chair experience. Associates here are trusted with real responsibility, from managing discovery to trying cases in federal court and arbitrations. You'll work directly with experienced, approachable partners who provide guidance without micromanaging, and you'll be part of a collegial, mission-driven team that values collaboration and integrity. In addition to ERISA and labor litigation, associates also assist with compliance matters and represent union members on employment-related cases through a union legal services plan. The role is hybrid (~3 days/week in office). Base annual salary is $110,000 – 120,000 with potential for annual performance bonus.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and respond to pleadings and motions;
• Manage all aspects of discovery (including depositions, written discovery, eDiscovery, and expert work);
• Appear in court and at conferences;
• First-chair arbitrations and, where appropriate, trials;
• Counsel clients and trustees on fund administration and compliance issues;
• Communicate with opposing counsel and the court; and
• Collaborate with paralegals and support staff.

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. with strong academic credentials;
• Active New York Bar membership (or eligibility to waive in);
• At least three years of federal litigation experience, including pleadings, discovery, and motion practice;
• Familiarity with ERISA law and/or NLRB matters preferred, but not required for strong litigators willing to learn;
• Confidence handling court appearances, depositions, and hearings (first-chair experience a plus); and
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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Corporate Trust Associate Attorney

Prestigious Manhattan law firm with a high-end banking practice is seeking a corporate trust associate for their growing transactional work.

The right candidate has worked on Indenture Act qualified transactions; Rule 144A and Reg S offerings; debt restructurings; corporate and municipal bond financings,; securitizations, and project finance transactions.

The firm's corporate trust group represents leading corporate and municipal trustees in the USA banking industry, and regularly represents financial institutions acting as corporate trustees and acting in other agency and/or fiduciary capacities in domestic and global financing.

Hybrid work arrangement, salary in the $200K's range or higher.

Please send resume for immediate consideration.

Description

Attorney

Temporary to permanent position.

NY Wills & Estates, a New York and New Jersey wills & estates firm, is seeking a detail-oriented, client-focused Attorney to join our growing firm. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a highly professional, supportive team and work closely with Managing Attorney Vlad Portnoy, Esq., in a hybrid role (some days in our NYC office, other days from home).

New York offices: 450 7th Ave., Ste. 1500, New York, NY 10123

New Jersey offices: 15 Warren St, Ste 36, Hackensack, NJ 07601

What You'll Do

As an Attorney, you will manage all aspects of active matters in:

• New York & New Jersey Surrogate's Courts – Probate, Administration, fiduciary support
• Article 81 Guardianship Proceedings – drafting petitions, communicating with parties, Mental Hygiene Court appearances
• Estate Planning – assisting with Trusts, Wills, POAs, Healthcare Proxies
• Medicaid Planning- working with the Team to assist clients in all aspects of Medicaid Planning and Elder Law

Your responsibilities will include:

• Meeting and consulting with clients
• Drafting petitions, motions, and estate-planning documents
• Keeping clients informed and responding to inquiries promptly
• Appearing in court as needed
• Coordinating with the managing attorney on strategy
• Managing deadlines, communications, and files in the firm's CMS
• Performing legal research
• Participating in weekly and monthly case reviews and team meetings

Tools & Platforms You'll Use

Caret Legal, WealthCounsel, LexisNexis (templates + research), MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Google Calendar, MS Teams, ACRIS, Zoom Communications, and NYSBA community forums.

Work Structure

This is a hybrid role:

Some days are in our New York office and/or New Jersey Office

Other days working remotely

We value flexibility while maintaining the highest level of client service.

Qualifications:

• Licensed in New York or New Jersey (the other state is a strong plus)
• 5–7 years of experience in:
• Probates
• Estate Planning
• Medicaid Planning
• Special Needs Planning
• Guardianships (incl. Article 81)
• Litigation experience is a plus
• Experienced in estate planning and/or Surrogate's Court matters
• Organized, proactive, responsive, and comfortable handling clients directly
• Able to manage a varied caseload with professionalism and empathy

Compensation:

• Base pay: $120,000-$130,000 or commensurate with experience
• Temp-to-perm (90-day probationary period)
• Hybrid Work Structure (3 days in-office, 2 remote)

Responsibilities

You will support and manage matters across five core practice areas:

Surrogate's Court

• Probate and Administration
• Fiduciary support
• Client updates and filings

Estate Planning

• Draft Wills, Trusts, POAs, and Health Care Proxies
• Assist with client consultations and strategy

Medicaid Planning

• Prepare planning documents
• Assist clients with eligibility strategy

Special Needs Planning

• Draft and support Special Needs Trusts

Guardianships (Including Article 81)

• Draft petitions
• Coordinate with involved parties
• Appear in Mental Hygiene Court when required

Additional Responsibilities

• Meet and consult directly with clients
• Draft petitions, motions, and estate-planning documents
• Manage deadlines, files, and communication in Caret Legal
• Conduct legal research
• Participate in weekly and monthly case reviews and team meetings

Tools You'll Use

• Caret Legal
• WealthCounsel
• LexisNexis (research + templates)
• MS Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Google Calendar, Zoom Communications, MS Teams
• ACRIS
• NYSBA community forums

About NY Wills & Estates

At NY Wills & Estates, we are dedicated to helping clients plan for the future by offering expert legal services tailored to their individual needs. Our mission is to make estate planning accessible and easy to understand, ensuring clients have peace of mind knowing their families and assets are protected. We pride ourselves on integrity, exceptional client service, and a commitment to professional excellence. If you want to be part of a reputable firm with a strong client-centric approach, we'd love to have you on our team.

A well-established New York City real estate litigation platform is expanding its disputes team and seeking a senior litigator with meaningful courtroom experience representing property owners, developers, and managing agents in complex real estate matters.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited to attorneys interested in handling high-exposure disputes, assuming greater leadership responsibility, and growing within a respected owner-side practice.

Interviews are expected to begin shortly.

What You'll Handle

• Lead and manage complex residential and commercial real estate litigation matters

• Appear in NYC Supreme Court and other tribunals as part of broader dispute strategy

• Oversee motion practice, case development, and resolution planning

• Handle regulatory disputes, commercial landlord-tenant litigation, and development-related matters

• Work directly with clients on litigation strategy and risk assessment

Housing Court appearances may arise as part of integrated case management but are not the primary focus of the role.

Ideal Background

• 8+ years of real estate or commercial litigation experience

• Demonstrated ability to manage sophisticated disputes with increasing autonomy

• Experience supervising junior attorneys or leading litigation teams

• Strong motion practice and courtroom advocacy skills

• NY Bar admission in good standing

Portable business is welcomed but not required.

Why This Platform

• Consistent pipeline of substantive owner-side litigation matters

• Exposure to strategic disputes beyond high-volume calendar work

• Meaningful client visibility and courtroom ownership

• Collaborative team environment with clear progression potential

• Competitive base compensation with performance-based upside

Job Description:

Job Title Senior Legal Counsel

Corporate Title Director

Location New York, NY

Overview

A vacancy has arisen for a structured products lawyer to join the US Sales & Trading Legal team, in New York. The role involves supporting our businesses by providing transactional and regulatory guidance with respect to derivative transactions and structured note issuances.

What We Offer You

• A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
• Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
• Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs

What You'll Do

• Advising on US legal and regulatory aspects of structured product transactions, or organizing external counsel to provide that advice
• Drafting, or organizing external counsel to draft, documentation for complex derivative transactions across multiple asset classes (credit, foreign exchange, rates and commodities), repurchase agreements and structured note issuances
• Spotting legal risk issues, working on product development, internal product approval, netting and other relevant processes
• Be embedded with US Sales & Trading Legal team members reporting to the head of the US Sales & Trading Legal team
• Working with internal clients from across the globe, but particularly with colleagues in the New York front-office team, and the New York and Jacksonville Legal teams

Skills You'll Need

• A good quality academic training in law, and qualification as a US attorney
• At least a moderate level of legal transactional experience with derivatives, repo and/or other structured financial transactions, gained as a lawyer in a law firm or in-house (Note that although the product range is broad, we do not expect candidates to have experience in every asset class or product type)
• A genuine interest in financial services and markets

Skills That Will Help You Excel

• The ability to work independently and as part of an inter-disciplinary team
• Good commercial sense and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent legal analytical skills and problem-solving ability and willingness to be versatile and develop knowledge about different departments within the Bank
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to develop strong working relationships
• The ability to establish priorities, multi-task and coordinate work activities simultaneously

Expectations

It is the Bank's expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the New York office in accordance with the Bank's hybrid working model.

Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.

The salary range for this position in New York City is $170,000 to $308,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

Deutsche Bank Benefits

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Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view Deutsche Bank's Equal Opportunity Policy Statement and the following notices: EEOC Know Your Rights; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

Job ID: 410401

Practice area:- Corporate - M&A,Corporate - Private Equity

Corporate M&A / Private Equity Associate Attorney (2–5 Years Experience) – Am Law Firm | New York, NY

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A prestigious Am Law firm is seeking a Corporate M&A / Private Equity Associate Attorney (2–5 years experience) to join its sophisticated transactional practice in New York, NY. This opportunity offers exposure to complex private equity transactions, investment fund restructurings, and strategic corporate deals while collaborating with highly experienced attorneys on sophisticated matters.

This Corporate M&A Associate Attorney role provides hands-on involvement in high-value transactions including private equity acquisitions, financing arrangements, and joint ventures. Attorneys seeking New York legal jobs with significant deal exposure and professional growth opportunities will find this role particularly compelling.

The Corporate M&A Associate Attorney will work closely with senior attorneys and the firm's tax team on complex transactions involving investment funds, strategic alliances, and corporate restructuring initiatives. This partner-track position offers early responsibility and meaningful participation in sophisticated transactions.

This opportunity is actively interviewing candidates and represents a rare opening for transactional attorneys seeking New York legal jobs at a respected Am Law firm.

This AmLaw firm provides it's associates with excellent partners, high quality work, a transparent pay policy, and numerous pro bono opportunities. Attorneys get substantive experience early-on in their careers. There's no billing requirement at this firm, and the work does not overwhelm the associates here. Vacations are very doable, and associates report they aren't bothered during those precious days. The firm has a very collegial atmosphere. According to the associates, firm social life is available, but not expected.

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Key Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated private equity M&A transactions and corporate acquisitions.

• Assist with structuring and negotiating corporate financing transactions.

• Participate in joint ventures and strategic alliance agreements involving institutional clients.

• Support investment fund restructuring projects and related transactional matters.

• Draft and review transactional documents including purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, and financing documents.

• Conduct due diligence for complex corporate transactions.

• Collaborate closely with the firm's tax team on transaction structuring and regulatory considerations.

• Assist partners and senior attorneys in managing complex deal processes from inception through closing.

• Provide strategic legal analysis and transactional support to corporate clients.

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Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) with strong academic credentials from a top U.S. or Canadian law school.

• New York Bar required.

• 2–5 years of experience practicing as a Corporate M&A Associate Attorney or private equity transactional attorney.

• Experience handling corporate transactional matters, including M&A and financing transactions.

• Background in private equity transactions, joint ventures, or investment fund matters preferred.

• Prior experience in a law firm environment.

• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage complex transactions and work collaboratively within a legal team.

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Education

• Top US or Canadian academic credentials.

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Certifications

• Bar admission in New York.

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Skills

• Strong corporate transactional drafting abilities.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary legal teams.

• Strong attention to detail when managing complex transactions.

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This opportunity is with a globally recognized Am Law firm known for providing associates with early substantive experience on sophisticated corporate transactions. The firm's culture emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and meaningful professional development opportunities.

Associates benefit from working closely with experienced partners while developing deep transactional expertise. The firm has built a reputation for maintaining a collegial work environment that encourages collaboration rather than excessive competition among attorneys.

Professionals exploring New York legal jobs in corporate law will appreciate the firm's transparent compensation structure, strong professional support systems, and commitment to work-life balance. Associates frequently report that the firm offers high-quality transactional work without overwhelming workloads.

This environment allows attorneys to build strong transactional experience while maintaining a sustainable professional lifestyle.

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Why This Role Is Unique

• Opportunity to work on complex private equity and M&A transactions.

• Direct exposure to investment fund restructurings and strategic alliances.

• Collaborative deal teams involving corporate and tax attorneys.

• Early responsibility and meaningful participation in sophisticated transactions.

• Partner-track position within a respected corporate transactional practice.

• Excellent opportunity for attorneys seeking elite New York legal jobs in corporate law.

This position rarely opens at this level and provides a unique chance to gain exposure to complex private equity transactions while building a long-term corporate law career.

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