Senior Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate in Mergers & Acquisitions in New York, NY to lead a variety of public and private M&A matters. The role involves managing complex transactions, providing strategic advice, and maintaining client relationships.

Duties

• Lead on public and private M&A matters, including stock and asset purchases.
• Draft, review, and negotiate core transaction documentation.
• Manage legal due diligence processes and identify key legal risks.
• Oversee conditions to closing and completion processes.
• Act as the day-to-day contact for key clients on transactions.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Contribute to fee proposals, matter scoping, and budgeting.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior associates and paralegals.
• Work collaboratively across practice groups and offices.
• Support partners with business development activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable US federal and state law.

Requirements

• J.D. or foreign equivalent with four years of relevant experience.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting legal documents for corporate transactions.
• Admitted to the practice of law in New York.
• Experience advising on U.S. federal securities laws issues.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or foreign equivalent.

Certifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and due diligence processes.
• Excellent client relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in cross-border corporate transactions.

Benefits

• Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible.
• Discretionary bonuses and other benefits.

This mid-sized New York law firm offers competitive salaries. The diversity of personnel and broad range of expertise is one of the greatest strengths of their New York office. Over recent years this firm has developed into a multi-faceted, multi-jurisdictional office offering a full range of services to their clients in the US, Latin America and elsewhere in the world. The majority of their work has an international element, so traveling and living abroad are features of everyday life at this firm. The firm advises in respect of US federal securities, tax, corporate and banking laws, project and asset financing, and structured financing as well as New York law and Delaware corporate law. As a part of their US practice, associates have the opportunity to work overseas at the start of their career. In addition, associates are quickly involved in transactions and high-profile deals for major corporate and investment bank clients.