M&A Senior Attorney (Professional Track) (NY)

Summary DLA Piper is seeking a highly sophisticated, non-partner track Senior Attorney to serve as a primary legal engine for complex client portfolios. This is not a traditional "back‑office" role; it is designed for a dynamic practitioner who thrives on high‑level execution and deeply embedding themselves within a client’s operational DNA. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between high‑level private equity structuring and day‑to‑day corporate governance, acting as a versatile legal architect for sophisticated family offices and international entities. This position is open to our New York office. Key Responsibilities Complex Deal Structuring & Execution: Oversee the deal process with PE, family offices and sovereign funds across LP investments. Oversee specialist counsel focused on tax structures and financing agreements related to various acquisitions. General Corporate Counsel: Serve as the "connective tissue" across various workstreams, ensuring that board minutes, operating agreements, and commercial contracts are consistent with the client’s overarching strategic goals. Provide proactive risk management and advisory on corporate governance for multi‑jurisdictional entities. Desired Skills Deep Dive Mentality: A proven ability to go beyond the "legal task" to understand the underlying business mechanics of a deal. Autonomy: High emotional intelligence and the ability to interface directly with principals, CFOs, and outside advisors without constant partner supervision. Minimum Education J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing. Minimum Years of Experience 6+ years of high-level corporate law experience, ideally within a Vault 50 firm or a sophisticated boutique focusing on PE/M&A. Essential Job Expectations Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties. Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner. Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product. Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required. Foster positive work relationships. Comply with all firm policies and practices. Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in digital/virtual conference calls; participating in meetings as needed. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned. Physical Demands Satentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Work Environment Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home. Pay Transparency The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $250,000 - $400,000 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). EEO Statement DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr DLA Piper LLP (US)