Attorney (Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Counsel or Partner)

Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney (Counsel or Partner)
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Platinum Legal Search Group, LLCNew York, New York, United States (Remote)Founder-Owned Businesses • Lower Middle Market • Strategic Acquisitions • Public & Private M&A • Cross-Border TransactionsHybrid / Remote | Entrepreneurial PlatformWe are representing a fast-growing, entrepreneurial corporate law firm that has built one of the country's leading practices advising growth-stage companies, founders, investors, family offices, and public companies on mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, and corporate transactions.Unlike firms focused exclusively on billion-dollar headline deals, this platform is built around the lower-middle-market where transactions move quickly, relationships matter, and attorneys serve as true business advisors. Clients range from founder-owned private companies and private equity-backed businesses to NASDAQ- and NYSE-listed issuers pursuing strategic acquisitions and growth initiatives.This is an opportunity for an experienced M&A attorney who wants to lead transactions, build client relationships, and practice in an entrepreneurial environment where business development and deal execution are equally valued.The PracticeThe firm advises buyers, sellers, founders, management teams, investors, and public companies across a broad range of domestic and cross-border corporate transactions, including:Private company mergers and acquisitionsFounder and family-owned business salesStrategic acquisitions and corporate carve-outsStock and asset acquisitionsGrowth equity and strategic investmentsJoint ventures and corporate partnershipsCross-border acquisitions and international transactionsPublic company acquisitions and strategic combinationsCorporate restructurings and recapitalizationsMany matters involve founder-owned businesses, complex ownership structures, closely held companies, and transactions requiring practical business judgment alongside sophisticated legal execution.What You'll DoYou will serve as lead transaction counsel on sophisticated middle-market M&A matters, including:Structuring, negotiating, and closing mergers, acquisitions, and divestituresDrafting and negotiating LOIs, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary transaction documentsLeading due diligence and coordinating multidisciplinary transaction teamsAdvising buyers, sellers, boards, and management throughout the transaction lifecycleManaging negotiations with opposing counsel and business principalsWorking closely with the firm's securities, tax, finance, employment, and regulatory attorneys on integrated transactionsCounseling clients on post-closing integration, governance, and strategic growth initiativesThis is a front-line deal role with significant client contact and transaction responsibility.Who This Is ForThis opportunity is ideal for an attorney who:Has 7–10+ years of sophisticated M&A experienceRegularly leads lower-middle-market or middle-market acquisitions and divestituresIs comfortable serving as first-chair transaction counselEnjoys direct client interaction and trusted advisor relationshipsWants meaningful client ownership, entrepreneurial flexibility, and long-term growth potentialHas portable business or an interest in building a practice within a highly collaborative platformWhy This Platform Is DifferentThis firm has built its reputation by serving growth-oriented businesses that often require both sophisticated legal advice and practical business solutions.The platform offers:A nationally recognized corporate, securities, and transactional practiceSignificant referral opportunities across corporate, securities, litigation, tax, and regulatory practicesEntrepreneurial compensation and flexible fee structuresStrong cross-selling opportunities with existing public and private company clientsA collaborative culture where partners are encouraged to grow their practices rather than compete internallyFlexibility through hybrid and remote work arrangementsExplore ConfidentiallyIf you are an experienced M&A attorney looking for a platform where you can lead transactions, expand client relationships, and build a long-term practice in an entrepreneurial environment, we welcome a confidential conversation. xzbcwsv Apply to start a discreet discussion.