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Public Company Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney New York

$310k - $390k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Public Company Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney – New York

Direct Counsel is seeking a Public Company M&A Associate to join a highly respected Am Law firm in New York. This is an exceptional opportunity for a corporate associate with sophisticated public company transaction experience to join a growing and nationally recognized M&A practice.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience representing public companies in complex mergers and acquisitions transactions at a leading law firm. Candidates should have significant experience drafting and negotiating principal acquisition agreements and managing sophisticated transactional matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates will possess:

  • 4+ years of public company M&A experience at an Am Law 100 or similarly sophisticated law firm
  • Experience drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements and related transaction documents
  • Strong transactional management skills and the ability to independently handle complex deal components
  • Excellent drafting, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school
  • Admission to practice in New York or eligibility to waive in

This firm offers a collaborative and dynamic platform where associates work closely with leading corporate practitioners on high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions. Attorneys receive significant client exposure, meaningful responsibility, and opportunities for long-term career development within a premier corporate practice.

Compensation is highly competitive, with an anticipated salary range of approximately $310,000–$390,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and bonus opportunities.

Interested candidates should apply through Direct Counsel.

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