Mid-level M&A/PE Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its M&A and Private Equity Group, with a focus on special situations and hybrid capital. This opportunity involves working at the intersection of M&A/Private Equity, restructuring, and finance practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest and at least four years of experience in distressed M&A, preferred equity investments, and structured and restructuring transactions. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile transactions while gaining exposure to a range of practice areas.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Provide legal support in distressed M&A, preferred equity investments, and restructuring transactions
• Advise clients on hybrid capital structures and special situations transactions
• Draft and review transaction documents, including purchase agreements, financing agreements, and restructuring plans
• Collaborate with colleagues across M&A, Private Equity, restructuring, and finance practices to manage complex deals
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on relevant issues related to distressed M&A and hybrid capital
• Assist with client communication, including advising on legal strategy and managing expectations
• Stay current on market trends and legal developments in M&A/PE, restructuring, and finance

Requirements:

• At least four years of experience in M&A/Private Equity, with a focus on distressed transactions, hybrid capital, or special situations
• Strong background in preferred equity investments, structured finance, or restructuring transactions
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions and offer practical legal solutions
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Client-focused mindset with an ability to build strong relationships
• Admission to practice in New York

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• New York State Bar admission required

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of M&A/Private Equity and distressed M&A transactions
• Familiarity with hybrid capital structures and special situations
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and transactional skills
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex legal and business issues
• Excellent research, writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across different practice areas
• Strong client management and relationship-building skills

Benefits:

• Bonus eligibility based on performance
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and more
• Professional development opportunities and access to ongoing training
• Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote work
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion

This large international law firm focuses its practice on corporate, banking, regulatory, intellectual property and litigation. The New York offices lawyers have extensive experience in a wide variety of securities related practice areas, including public and private mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, tender and exchange offers, and public offerings. The New York lawyers are also involved in civil litigation, arbitration, and litigation counseling. In addition the New York office serves as the hub of much of the firm's international practice, representing foreign and American clients in cross-border transactions. New associates have the opportunity to assume front-line responsibility and to deal directly with clients at an early stage in their careers. Attorneys work in a team-oriented environment in which lawyers work comfortably with each other. In addition, attorneys enjoy competitive salaries.