Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate to join its Mergers & Acquisitions practice in New York. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience in business and transactional law, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and complex corporate transactions.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate definitive and ancillary transaction documents.
• Manage due diligence processes.
• Advise private companies, investors, and portfolio companies on corporate matters.
• Collaborate with partners and clients throughout transaction lifecycles.
• Handle multiple matters efficiently with increasing responsibility.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and corporate transactions.
• Strong drafting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex subject matter effectively.
• Ambition and team-orientation to support practice growth.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in the jurisdiction of practice.

Skills

• Superior drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Experience in a law firm or similar environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Voluntary insurance including vision.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.

Ranked as one of the Best Client Relationships firm and as one of the top Best Known Firms in the nation, the attorneys in this firm are invested in understanding their clients? businesses from all angels, including the risks, challenges, and issues affecting their industries. This AmLaw 100 firm values diversity and inclusion. Attorneys strive to build true partnerships with the firm?s clients. The firm invests in its associates by providing opportunities for professional development based on each person?s desired career path. The goal is to give each individual the opportunity to achieve their best and take pride in their performance and quality of work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.