Corporate M&A Attorney

We are looking for an experienced Corporate M&A Attorney to join a growing legal practice in New York. This opportunity is well suited for a lawyer who enjoys handling sophisticated business transactions, partnering closely with leadership teams, and delivering practical counsel to a diverse client base that includes middle-market, closely held, and multinational companies. The role offers meaningful ownership of matters in a collaborative environment that values sound judgment, initiative, and long-term career growth.Responsibilities:• Lead the execution of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic corporate matters, guiding transactions from initial planning through closing and follow-up activities.• Prepare, review, and negotiate principal deal documents with careful attention to legal risk, business objectives, and transaction structure.• Oversee due diligence processes, organize key findings, and help shape transaction terms based on commercial and legal considerations.• Advise clients on corporate governance, ownership issues, and day-to-day business matters affecting privately held companies and their stakeholders.• Provide counsel on privacy, data protection, and related regulatory concerns that may arise during transactional work.• Direct communications with clients, opposing counsel, and outside advisors while offering commercially grounded recommendations throughout the deal cycle.• Supervise and support attorneys and legal staff, helping develop talent while maintaining high-quality work product.• Contribute to practice development and internal operational improvements by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and collaboration.