Corporate M&A Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate M&A Attorney

Join a Premier New York Transactional Practice

A highly respected New York City law firm is seeking a Corporate M&A Associate with 3+ years of experience to join its sophisticated transactional practice. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on middle-market and complex transactions while advising entrepreneurs, private companies, investors, and business owners on transformative corporate matters. 

Known for delivering big-firm caliber legal services with a more entrepreneurial and collaborative environment, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to growing businesses, investors, and executives across a broad range of industries. Attorneys enjoy direct client exposure, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to play a central role in transactions from letter of intent through closing.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $165,000 - $190,000 , commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the New York Bar and good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of corporate M&A experience at a law firm. 
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with experience handling core transaction documents. 
• Experience managing due diligence workstreams and coordinating with clients and deal teams. 
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and client service skills. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead deal processes involving mergers, acquisitions, stock purchases, asset purchases, and joint ventures.
• Assist with strategic investments, venture capital transactions, and private equity matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate letters of intent, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary transaction documents. 
• Manage legal due diligence processes, including reviewing diligence materials, identifying key risks, and preparing summaries and issue lists.
• Coordinate transaction closings, including checklists, signature packages, deliverables, and related logistics. 
• Work closely with tax, employment, intellectual property, and real estate specialists to identify and resolve transaction-related issues.
• Review and advise on commercial agreements and general corporate matters. 
• Support ongoing corporate governance and entity management work for clients.

Why This Opportunity?

• Work on sophisticated M&A, private equity, venture capital, and strategic investment transactions.
• Gain substantial responsibility and client-facing experience earlier than at many larger firms.
• Join a firm recognized for its entrepreneurial culture, collaborative environment, and high-quality transactional practice.
• Partner directly with experienced dealmakers and trusted business advisors.
• Enjoy a long-term growth platform with exposure to a diverse and dynamic client base.

Location: New York City (In-Office)

This is an exceptional opportunity for a transactional attorney seeking sophisticated deal work, meaningful client interaction, and a collegial firm culture that combines the quality of a premier corporate practice with the flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing firm.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/19/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary

$165000 - $190000 USD per year