NYC Law Firm - Corporate Associate

Company Overview

Torres & Zheng at Law, P.C. is a boutique securities and business law firm dedicated to serving the legal needs of businesses, individuals, and employers, with a niche in serving public companies.

We are entrepreneurs. Our firm was founded by entrepreneurs and built to serve entrepreneurs. Our vision is to create a platform for entrepreneurial professionals to build the type of future they envision—to build the type of career they desire, disrupt the traditional law firm structure, and reinvent the client experience through client-centered service.

We believe in empowering our team to find their Ikigai—a Japanese concept that encourages people to do what they love and what they are good at.

Core Values

Our core values can be remembered through the acronym “SCREAM”:

• Service – We prioritize client needs above all else
• Client-Centric – Everything we do is designed around the client experience
• Relationships – We treat colleagues like family and build meaningful connections
• Empowerment – We encourage autonomy, ownership, and critical thinking
• Accountability – We hold ourselves to the highest professional standards
• Mastery – We are committed to continuous improvement and growth
• Our mission is to build a world-class boutique law firm that empowers visionaries, drives economic growth, and creates meaningful impact.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Associate to join our team.

This is an opportunity for a junior attorney or recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in corporate and securities law within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

You will work closely with senior attorneys on a wide range of matters and be given meaningful responsibility early on. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, responsive, and eager to learn by doing.

This is a demanding, high-performance environment where strong work ethic, attention to detail, and accountability are essential.

Responsibilities

Including but not limited to:

• Assist with corporate and securities matters, including governance and compliance
• Draft, review, and organize legal documents, agreements, and filings
• Support transactions such as mergers & acquisitions and corporate structuring
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda
• Assist with preparation and review of SEC filings
• Communicate with clients and follow up on ongoing matters
• Support attorneys with day-to-day legal and administrative tasks

Qualifications

• J.D. or L.L.M degree required
• Fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) required
• Strong interest in corporate and/or securities law
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative
• Prior experience in a law firm or internship is a plus

Compensation

• Salary: $65,000 per year
• Discretionary bonus based on performance