Corporate M&A Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate M&A Associate with over three years of experience to join their New York City office. The role involves supporting a dynamic transactional practice, advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions, and general corporate matters.

Duties

• Support and manage deal processes for M&A transactions, including stock and asset purchases, mergers, and joint ventures.
• Assist with strategic investments and similar transactions, including venture capital and private equity deals.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents such as letters of intent, purchase agreements, and ancillary agreements.
• Oversee legal due diligence, coordinate requests, review materials, and prepare summaries and issue lists.
• Coordinate closings, prepare checklists, signature packets, and manage logistics.
• Collaborate with specialists in tax, employment, IP, and real estate for issue spotting and escalation.
• Review and advise on general commercial agreements and issues.
• Support ongoing corporate work, including entity formation and governance documents.

Requirements

• Over three years of corporate M&A experience at a law firm.
• Strong drafting skills and comfort managing core deal documents.
• Experience in running diligence workstreams and coordinating with clients.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong client service orientation.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in New York and in good standing.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Effective communication and client management abilities.
• Proficiency in managing complex transactions and due diligence processes.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Parental leave

This law firm specializes in commercial law. Their areas of practice include corporate, commercial litigation, real estate, intellectual property, entertainment, technology, taxation, and estate planning. Their offices are located in New York, California, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.