Corporate/Commercial Transactions Associate (Attorney)

A highly respected, collegial Connecticut law firm is seeking a Corporate/Commercial Transactions Associate with at least two years of transactional experience to join its Hartford office.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who wants to work on sophisticated business matters in a genuinely collaborative and supportive environment, while maintaining a sustainable lifestyle and meaningful long-term career path.

The practice includes a broad range of corporate and commercial transactional work for public and private companies, closely held businesses, financial institutions, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and entrepreneurs. M&A experience strongly preferred, and exposure to private funds or other sophisticated transactional matters is a plus.

Associates work closely with partners and clients from day one and are given significant responsibility, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.

Why Attorneys Are Interested in This Opportunity

• Exceptionally reasonable billable hour expectation (UNDER 1,800 hours)
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Direct access to partners and clients
• Sophisticated transactional practice without Big Law burnout
• Collegial, team-oriented culture that prioritizes professionalism, kindness, and collaboration
• Long-term career advancement potential (Succession-planning role with opportunity to inherit a book of business)
• Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by the Hartford Business Journal
• Strong commitment to mentorship, training, and attorney development

Compensation & Benefits
The firm offers a competitive compensation package, and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer contribution
• Additional wellness and lifestyle benefits

The estimated base salary for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 per year. This range is provided as a good-faith estimate for informational and pay transparency purposes. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other factors as considered by the employer.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Law degree and at least two years of corporate/commercial transactional experience
• M&A experience is strongly preferred, private funds experience is a plus
• Strong drafting and analytical skills
• Excellent judgment and communication abilities
• A client-service-oriented mindset
• Connecticut Bar admission or eligibility for admission upon hire

For consideration please provide your resume. A law school transcript, deal sheet, and cover letter are appreciated, but not required. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.

Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.