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Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity Associate Attorney (3+ Years)

$260k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity Associate Attorney (3+ Years)

Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate M&A / Private Equity Associate Attorney to join a highly regarded Am Law 100 law firm in its New York office. This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate attorney with private equity transactional experience to join a sophisticated national corporate practice and work on complex, high-value transactions for leading investors, financial institutions, and businesses.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience handling M&A and private equity transactions and be comfortable working independently while collaborating with a broader deal team.

Responsibilities
  • Represent private equity sponsors, financial institutions, portfolio companies, and other corporate clients in sophisticated transactions.

  • Advise clients on acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.

  • Assist with private equity investments, portfolio company transactions, and platform exits.

  • Conduct and manage due diligence and assist with transaction structuring and execution.

  • Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, joint venture agreements, and other transaction documents.

  • Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, and internal deal teams to efficiently execute transactions.

  • Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice throughout the transaction lifecycle.

  • Contribute to the continued growth of a robust national corporate practice.

Qualifications
  • J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school.

  • 3+ years of M&A and private equity transactional experience.

  • Experience handling acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and joint ventures.

  • Experience representing private equity funds and/or financial institutions.

  • Strong academic credentials.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • Strong critical reasoning, organizational, and analytical abilities.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

  • Ability to work effectively and professionally with clients and colleagues.

  • Must be admitted or eligible for admission to the New York Bar .

Work Environment

Collaboration is an important component of the firm's culture. Attorneys are expected to work from the office approximately 60% of the time , in accordance with the firm's current workplace guidelines.

Location

New York, New York

Compensation

Salary: $260,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and strong opportunities for professional development and advancement toward partnership.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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