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M&A Associate

Type Full-Time

Location New York - New York City

Job ID P49C378300

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 4 - Max. 6 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas Corporate - M&ACorporate - Private Equity

2025-08-29 15:43:07

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm based in New York is seeking a highly motivated and experienced M&A Associate Attorney (4th to 6th year) with a strong background in big law. The role centers on handling sophisticated mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, private equity, and financial institution transactions. Candidates must have a proven ability to lead deals, draft complex legal documents, and coordinate all phases of transactions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that values collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Location:

  • New York, NY

Duties:

  • Lead and manage all aspects of M&A transactions

  • Draft and negotiate definitive agreements

  • Advise clients on acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and joint ventures

  • Work with private equity funds and financial institutions

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex transactional matters

  • Maintain responsibility for deal execution and client interaction

Requirements:

  • 4 to 6 years of relevant experience at a major law firm

  • Demonstrated experience managing corporate transactions from inception to closing

  • Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills

  • Admission to the New York State Bar

Education:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

  • Active membership in the New York Bar

Skills:

  • Advanced proficiency in M&A legal frameworks and transactional law

  • Ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously

  • Strong leadership and organizational skills

  • High attention to detail and accuracy

  • Effective client communication and interpersonal abilities

Benefits:

  • Four weeks of vacation annually

  • Monthly well-being expense stipend (for full-time employees)

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage for employees and their families

  • Discounted corporate health club memberships

  • Professional development and training programs

  • Hybrid work environment

  • Recognized for wellness and firm culture (Vault #19 Best Law Firms for Wellness, Featured in Chambers Associate)

This global law firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients in the United States and internationally. Its major practice areas include corporate governance, alternative legal services, business and human rights, capital markets, corporate crimes and investigations, cyber and data security, financial services regulatory, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate law. The firm's United States office is located in New York City, New York.

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