Of Counsel M&A & Private Equity
Direct Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking an Of Counsel attorney to join a premier Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity practice in New York. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior transactional attorney looking to take on a leadership role advising sophisticated corporate clients and private equity sponsors on high-profile transactions while enjoying significant client contact, autonomy, and responsibility.
The ideal candidate will have extensive M&A and private equity experience, strong deal management capabilities, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor on complex transactions from inception through closing.
Responsibilities- Advise corporate clients and private equity funds on a broad range of strategic transactions
- Lead and manage:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Private equity investments
- Minority investments
- Strategic transactions
- Corporate reorganizations
- General corporate matters
- Draft and negotiate acquisition agreements and ancillary transaction documents
- Oversee transaction execution from letter of intent through closing
- Manage legal due diligence, transaction teams, and client communications
- Coordinate with tax, finance, employment, regulatory, and other specialist teams
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and transaction stakeholders
- Mentor junior attorneys and assist in developing best practices within the group
- Support business development initiatives and strengthen client relationships
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Law school class year 2015 or earlier , or current Of Counsel-level experience
- Significant experience handling sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions
- Strong understanding of corporate law and market transaction terms
- Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents
- Proven ability to independently manage transactions and client relationships
- Excellent business judgment and strategic thinking skills
- Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
- Entrepreneurial mindset and strong client-service orientation
- Outstanding academic credentials
- Salary starting at $470,000+
- Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other operational considerations
- Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Parental leave
- Basic life insurance
- Join a premier M&A and Private Equity practice
- Advise leading private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and corporate clients
- Significant client exposure and leadership responsibility
- Work on sophisticated, high-value transactions across industries
- Collaborative environment with a world-class transactional platform
- Opportunity to further develop client relationships and expand your practice
Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.
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