Attorney--M&A--NYC--$220k-$375k

Join a highly sophisticated Corporate M&A practice where you'll work on complex middle-market and upper middle-market transactions, advising innovative companies, private equity sponsors, and strategic buyers through pivotal moments of growth.

About us

We are a nationally recognized business law firm known for delivering sophisticated legal counsel with the responsiveness and entrepreneurial mindset of a boutique practice. Our corporate attorneys serve privately held companies, investors, private equity funds, family offices, founders, and strategic acquirers across a broad range of industries. Our Corporate M&A team regularly advises clients on mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, recapitalizations, joint ventures, and other complex business transactions. We are committed to providing practical, business-focused guidance while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for our attorneys.

Why join us

• Work directly on sophisticated M&A transactions from inception through closing.
• Gain meaningful client contact and business development exposure.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys who value mentorship and professional growth.
• Enjoy a collegial culture that emphasizes teamwork over hierarchy.
• Handle a wide variety of transactional matters across diverse industries.
• Accelerate your career through hands-on responsibility and significant deal involvement.
• Be part of a growing practice with a strong reputation in the market.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements, merger agreements, asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence reviews and prepare diligence reports.
• Assist with transaction structuring and coordination among clients, opposing counsel, and third-party advisors.
• Draft ancillary agreements, including employment, consulting, escrow, transition services, and non-compete agreements.
• Support private equity investments, recapitalizations, and other strategic transactions.
• Manage transaction timelines, data rooms, closing checklists, and closing deliverables.
• Provide practical legal advice regarding corporate governance and general business matters.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and responsiveness.
• Collaborate across practice groups, including tax, employment, intellectual property, and litigation teams.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–7 years of experience in corporate transactions and mergers & acquisitions.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating principal transaction documents.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, transaction structures, and due diligence processes.
• Exceptional analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines.
• Strong client-service orientation and business judgment.
• Experience representing private equity sponsors, founders, family-owned businesses, or strategic buyers is a plus.

Pay

$220,000 - $375,000 per year