M&A Associate - New York, NY

Our nationally recognized AmLaw 100 client experiencing significant and sustained growth, with a rapidly expanding Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions platform across key markets. As part of this continued expansion, they're seeking a mid-level associate to join their Mergers & Acquisitions practice.

Interested candidates should have excellent academic credentials, experience in a law firm or similar environment and superior drafting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

The ideal candidate will possess 3+ years of sophisticated business and transactional experience, with a strong emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other complex corporate transactions, including private equity sponsored deals, particularly in middle-markets. This role involves substantial responsibility in drafting and negotiating definitive and ancillary transaction documents, managing due diligence processes, and advising private companies, investors, and portfolio companies across a broad range of corporate matters, including financings, entity formation, governance, and commercial agreements. The associate will work closely with partners and clients throughout the full lifecycle of transactions across a variety of industries and will be expected to manage multiple matters efficiently while taking on increasing responsibility and client interaction.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, current employer bio and law school transcript. JD and active bar admission in the jurisdiction in which the candidate intends to practice are required.

Compensation: Salary will range between $260,000 – $420,000, depending on experience.

A discretionary bonus may also be available based on performance.

This role is also eligible for the following firm benefits: medical Insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary insurance including vision, 401(k) plan and paid time off.