Corporate/M&A Associate Attorney

Corporate/M&A – Associate Attorney

Location: New York, NY

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 law firm with a nationally recognized Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) practice, is seeking a skilled and motivated Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team in New York. This position offers the opportunity to engage in sophisticated transactional work for a diverse range of clients, including private equity firms and strategic buyers.

Candidate Profile:

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York.
• 3–5 years of substantive experience in corporate transactions and M&A work.
• Demonstrated experience with private equity transactions is required.
• Proficiency in domestic and cross-border purchase and sale transactions, strategic mergers, leveraged buyouts, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and corporate governance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on a variety of complex corporate transactions, including private equity deals, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents, including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and corporate governance documentation.
• Support clients in corporate restructurings and strategic planning initiatives.
• Manage aspects of cross-border transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and addressing jurisdictional challenges.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through regular interaction and strategic counsel.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address tax, regulatory, and other legal considerations.

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