Of Counsel Attorney 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.
Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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