Corporate Private Equity/M&A Associate

Job ID: 430017

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Mid-Level Associate to join its Global Corporate Group and private equity practice in New York. The ideal candidate will have four to six years of experience in M&A and transactional work, representing various clients in complex corporate matters.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate acquisition and investment agreements.
• Coordinate and manage due diligence and transaction workstreams.
• Serve as a key member of deal teams, producing client-ready documents.
• Engage directly with clients, opposing counsel, and transaction participants.

Requirements

• Four to six years of M&A and transactional experience.
• Experience with middle-market private equity transactions.
• Active membership in the New York State Bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Strong technical and drafting skills.
• Sound commercial judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.

Benefits

• 401k Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Virtual Health
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Lyra Health EAP
• Paid Family Leave
• College Savings Plan
• Transportation Benefit
• Back-up Child Care
• College Coach
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Sick Time and Vacation Time
• Excess Liability Insurance

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