French Practice Associate

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin•New York, NY

12d•$130,000 - $215,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP (TKD) is an entrepreneurial, growing, and highly supportive firm located in the heart of New York City. Our position as a mid-size firm promotes a work environment that fosters relationship building inside and outside of the office. We care about each other, our clients, the work we do, and the communities in which we live. It’s the kind of environment where every employee can develop into their best professional selves, where everyone’s contributions matter, and where each employee makes a real difference right from the start. TKD is a place to challenge, share ideas, and contribute your ideas and skills as part of an exceptional team. Each day holds an opportunity to make a real impact. TKD’s French Practice advises French and francophone companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and individuals on their U.S. legal needs. The group provides strategic, transactional, and employment counsel across the full lifecycle of a client’s U.S. presence, from market entry and investment through growth, workforce management, restructuring, and exit. Our attorneys combine deep knowledge of U.S. law with a strong understanding of international business dynamics, allowing us to deliver practical, integrated legal solutions aligned with our clients’ business objectives. We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join the French Practice, supporting domestic and international clients with integrated corporate, employment, commercial, and cross-border legal needs. The ideal candidate will have 3-12 years (6+ years preferred) of relevant corporate, commercial, and transactional experience.

Requirements

Candidates must be admitted to practice in New York
Candidates should demonstrate strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to work effectively with international clients and cross-practice teams.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in French is strongly preferred, with additional language skills considered a plus.
An entrepreneurial mindset and an interest in cross-border business work are highly valued.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a diverse range of matters simultaneously, with the ability to shift effectively between transactional work, commercial contracting, corporate governance, and ongoing client counseling in a fast-paced practice.

Responsibilities

Overseeing M&A and other corporate transactions, including due diligence, document review, identification of legal and commercial risks, drafting, and closing
Drafting and reviewing corporate and commercial agreements
Advising French clients on U.S. corporate governance and operational matters
Handling stock transfer agreements, joint venture arrangements, corporate reorganizations, mergers, “flip” transactions, and other strategic transactionsReviewing, drafting, and negotiating general terms and conditions of sale, general terms and conditions of use, retail policies, and other B2B and B2C documentation
Providing practical legal advice on day-to-day company operations, including the sale and purchase of goods and services, employment and contractor relationships, advertising, marketing, online publishing, e-commerce, and privacy and cybersecurity compliance
Advising on intellectual property matters intersecting with corporate transactions, including reviewing IP ownership provisions, evaluating IP representations and warranties in M&A, assisting with licensing or technology-related commercial agreements, and identifying IP-related risks during due diligence
Coordinating with colleagues across practices to deliver integrated advice to French and multinational clients operating in the U.S.