Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Associate Attorney

Pay: $365,000.00 - $390,000.00 per year

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Why This Is a Great OpportunityWork on sophisticated, high-value public and private M&A transactions alongside accomplished attorneys at a leading international law firm.Gain exposure to complex mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, and major corporate transactions.Enjoy a hybrid work schedule with remote flexibility on Fridays and additional designated periods throughout the year.Accelerate your career with exceptional mentorship, professional development, and meaningful opportunities for advancement.Take on significant responsibility while advising prominent corporations, investors, and sophisticated business clients.Collaborate with talented attorneys across multiple practice areas on complex, high-impact transactions.Enjoy comprehensive benefits and eligibility for a discretionary year-end bonus.
Location: New York, NY — Hybrid. Enjoy working in our Manhattan office Monday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Fridays and additional designated periods throughout the year.
Note: We are seeking attorneys with 5+ years of mergers and acquisitions experience, ideally gained at a reputable corporate law firm. Candidates should have meaningful experience handling both public and private M&A transactions, including drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents.
About UsConfidential Employer.We are a highly respected international law firm known for advising leading corporations, investors, and financial institutions on sophisticated business transactions.Our Mergers & Acquisitions practice brings together talented attorneys who thrive on complex dealmaking, strategic problem-solving, and collaboration. We are committed to providing our attorneys with challenging work, exceptional mentorship, and opportunities to build outstanding long-term careers.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a talented Mid-Level M&A Associate Attorney to join our New York team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced corporate transactional attorney looking to work on sophisticated public and private mergers and acquisitions.In this role, you will:Represent sophisticated clients in public and private mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic corporate transactions.Draft, review, and negotiate merger agreements, purchase agreements, and other complex transactional documents.Manage legal due diligence, identify transaction risks, and support deal structuring and execution.Assist with negotiating key commercial and legal terms throughout the transaction lifecycle.Coordinate transaction processes, documentation, and closings for complex M&A matters.Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, finance, tax, antitrust, and other practice areas.Advise clients on corporate governance and transaction-related legal considerations.Take ownership of meaningful deal responsibilities while continuing to develop your transactional expertise.
QualificationsJuris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.5+ years of corporate M&A transactional experience at a law firm.Experience handling public and private mergers and acquisitions.Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex M&A transaction documents.Excellent transactional drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions and collaborate across practice areas.Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and client-focused judgment.Experience at a reputable corporate law firm preferred.Strong academic credentials preferred.
Why You Will Love Working HereWe believe exceptional attorneys thrive when they are challenged, supported, and empowered to grow. You will join a collaborative team that values professional excellence, strategic thinking, and meaningful contributions. With exposure to sophisticated M&A transactions, personalized mentorship, and opportunities to take on increasing responsibility, you will have the resources to advance your legal career.Our hybrid work environment, commitment to pro bono service, and supportive culture create an outstanding place to build your future. xzbcwsv Ready to take the next step in your M&A career? We would love to hear from you!
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Benefits:Health insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insurance