Corporate M&A Attorney

We are looking for an experienced Corporate M& A Attorney to join a growing legal practice in New York. This opportunity is well suited for a lawyer who enjoys handling sophisticated business transactions, partnering closely with leadership teams, and delivering practical counsel to a diverse client base that includes middle-market, closely held, and multinational companies. The role offers meaningful ownership of matters in a collaborative environment that values sound judgment, initiative, and long-term career growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic corporate matters, guiding transactions from initial planning through closing and follow-up activities.

• Prepare, review, and negotiate principal deal documents with careful attention to legal risk, business objectives, and transaction structure.

• Oversee due diligence processes, organize key findings, and help shape transaction terms based on commercial and legal considerations.

• Advise clients on corporate governance, ownership issues, and day-to-day business matters affecting privately held companies and their stakeholders.

• Provide counsel on privacy, data protection, and related regulatory concerns that may arise during transactional work.

• Direct communications with clients, opposing counsel, and outside advisors while offering commercially grounded recommendations throughout the deal cycle.

• Supervise and support attorneys and legal staff, helping develop talent while maintaining high-quality work product.

• Contribute to practice development and internal operational improvements by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience handling mergers and acquisitions within a law firm or a sophisticated in-house legal environment.

• Proven background supporting buy-side, sell-side, or other complex corporate transactions with increasing levels of responsibility.

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage deals and coordinate the work of attorneys and support professionals.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and verbal communication skills with a practical, business-minded approach to advising clients.

• Capacity to take ownership of matters from structuring and diligence through closing and post-closing execution.

• Collaborative mindset with an interest in mentoring less experienced lawyers and contributing beyond individual assignments.

• Active bar admission in good standing in New York, Florida, Oklahoma, California, or Arkensas.

• Strong academic credentials, with a record of achievement from a respected law school preferred.

Compensation

$180,000.00-$250,000.00 Yearly

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