Corporate Associate (M&A) Attorney

A law firm located in New York City, NY is seeking a Corporate Associate (M&A) Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will have significant experience in acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, private equity funds, and financial institutions. This role requires a professional who can deliver efficient legal services both independently and as part of a team, integrate swiftly into a robust national corporate practice, and provide high-quality client service while focusing on professional development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a variety of complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, private equity funds, and financial institutions.
• Provide efficient legal services independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Quickly integrate into the firm's national corporate practice.
• Commit to delivering the highest quality of client service.
• Engage in professional development aligned with an on-track partnership position.
• Communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to clients and colleagues.
• Prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage competing responsibilities.
• Maintain organization and extreme attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Collaborate effectively within team settings.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of M&A and private equity transactional experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent critical reasoning skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively.
• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted or eligible for admission to the New York or Massachusetts Bar.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York or Massachusetts Bar, or eligibility for admission.

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High level of professionalism in client and colleague interactions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and balance competing responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.