Corporate Attorney

Gallagher • Baltimore, MD

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Gallagher LLP is seeking an associate attorney to join its Corporate and Corporate Finance practice. The role provides counsel to individual and corporate clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, debt and equity financing, private placements, securities compliance, executive and employee compensation, and general corporate and contract matters. The attorney will have the opportunity to work directly with clients across industries including venture capital, real estate private equity, health care, renewable energy finance, technology, manufacturing, and professional services.

The firm is seeking a candidate with substantial experience representing clients in business purchases and sales, including mergers and stock and asset acquisitions. Relevant additional work may include joint ventures, shareholder agreements, private equity investments, investment fund formation, succession planning, and securities matters such as private placements, disclosure documents, securities purchase and subscription agreements, and compliance with federal and state registration exemptions and other securities laws. Gallagher encourages candidates whose experience covers a meaningful portion of these areas to apply; expertise in every area is not expected.

The firm’s current hybrid work policy for attorneys requires three days per week in the office. Gallagher has served businesses and non-profits for more than 65 years, including universities, hospitals, financial institutions, and real estate developers. It emphasizes long-term careers, continuity, and stable client relationships. Gallagher LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The stated Baltimore compensation range is $170,000–$240,000 USD; actual compensation depends on factors including experience, qualifications, education, and internal equity.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in Maryland or eligibility for admission.
• At least 6 years of experience in corporate, securities, and mergers and acquisitions work.
• Strong working knowledge of private securities offerings and securities law compliance.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and build lasting client relationships.
• Experience representing clients in purchases and sales of businesses, including mergers and stock and asset acquisitions; the firm encourages candidates with experience covering a meaningful portion of the listed practice areas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with joint ventures, shareholder agreements, private equity investments, investment fund formation, and succession planning.
• Securities experience involving private placements, preparation of disclosure documents and securities purchase and subscription agreements, and compliance with federal and state registration exemptions and other securities laws.
• Experience serving clients in venture capital, real estate private equity, health care, renewable energy finance, technology, manufacturing, or professional services.

Responsibilities

• Advise individual and corporate clients on mergers and acquisitions, including mergers and stock and asset acquisitions.
• Counsel clients on joint ventures, debt and equity financing, private placements, securities compliance, executive and employee compensation, and general corporate and contract matters.
• Work directly with clients across a range of industries.
• Support matters involving shareholder agreements, private equity investments, investment fund formation, and succession planning.
• Handle securities matters, potentially including private placements, disclosure documents, securities purchase and subscription agreements, and compliance with securities laws and registration exemptions.
• Collaborate with colleagues and build lasting client relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree