Senior Associate - M&A

Mid-Level to Senior Corporate Associate (5+ experience) Location: Manhattan, NY, 10022 Practice Area: Corporate / M&A About the Firm We are a mid-sized, rapidly expanding law firm with a strong and growing corporate practice. Our continued growth is creating excellent opportunities for career progression for ambitious lawyers who want to take on responsibility, work closely with partners, and play a meaningful role in shaping the firm’s future. The firm encourages and supports self-origination, although it is not a requirement for this role. The Role We are seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Corporate Associate (5+ years) with significant M&A experience. The successful candidate will join a diverse and collaborative corporate team and support several partners across a broad range of transactional matters. This role is fast-paced and requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Key Responsibilities Acting on a wide range of M&A transactions, including complex and high-value matters Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating definitive and ancillary transaction documents Managing transaction processes and timelines from inception through completion Advising clients on corporate structuring and transactional issues Working closely with partners and maintaining strong client relationships Supervising and mentoring junior associates and paralegals Handling day-to-day workflow demands across multiple matters simultaneously Required Experience and Skills 5+ years’ post-qualification experience in corporate law, with a strong focus on M&A Experience in an active transactional practice at a large or comparable law firm Solid experience with credit agreements and equity and debt financings Strong understanding of corporate and structural issues in M&A transactions Ability to lead negotiations and manage transactions with minimal supervision Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills Self-starter mentality with the ability to work at pace and maintain meticulous attention to detail #J-18808-Ljbffr Career Legal