M&A Associate

Job Overview:
A top-tier law firm is seeking a mid-level Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney (4th–6th year) to join its Corporate & Securities group in New York. The position focuses on advising clients in a wide range of M&A and private equity transactions, including leveraged buyouts, growth capital investments, and other complex business combinations. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven attorney to advance within a sophisticated and fast-paced practice, working with experienced dealmakers across various industries.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Advise clients on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and corporate governance matters

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, investment agreements, and related corporate documentation

• Participate in all stages of transactional matters, including due diligence, deal structuring, execution, and post-closing integration

• Collaborate closely with clients, opposing counsel, and internal practice groups (e.g., tax, finance, employment)

• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations

• Support business development and client relationship initiatives

Requirements:

• 4 to 6 years of experience practicing in M&A, preferably with exposure to private equity transactions

• Background in handling leveraged buyouts, growth equity deals, or similar high-value corporate transactions is strongly preferred

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactional workflows independently or with minimal supervision

• Experience working at an Am Law 100 firm is a plus

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

• Strong academic credentials required

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar

• In good standing with licensing authority

Skills:

• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills

• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of deal dynamics

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple high-stakes transactions simultaneously

• Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced legal environment

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon interview)

• Career advancement opportunities within a growing M&A and private equity practice

• Access to high-profile clients and sophisticated legal matters

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Top 25 Best Law Firm in Southern California boasts attorneys who are highly regarded with forward-thinking approaches, enthusiasm for collaborating across disciplines, and their unsurpassed commercial awareness. The firm has an ?emerging issues? program, which allows the firm to pioneer new and novel areas of the law. Associates have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking, high-profile matters for some of the world?s most innovative companies on a day-to-day basis. The firm has had its hand in the growth of global commerce and industry, allowing its associates to obtain truly substantive experience. The firm also require its attorneys to complete a minimum of 25 pro bono hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.