Corporate Private Equity M&A Associate Attorney

Mid-Senior Associate Corporate M&A Attorney

§ Practice Area : Leveraged Buyouts / Growth Capital / Global Business Combinations

§ Location : New York, NY

§ Salary : $310,000 to $390,000 Base Salary (Plus comprehensive elite-tier bonus structure and premier executive benefits)

§ Schedule : Full-time, Direct-Hire, Minimum 1,850 hours annual billed

The Firm

Our client is an elite AmLaw 100 global powerhouse, consistently recognized as a premier destination for complex, market-shaping transactions. With a footprint that spans the world's most critical financial hubs, the firm is currently ranked among the top 60 globally by revenue and has been honored with over 160 national and regional practice rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. Their Corporate practice is a perennial leader, holding National Tier 1 rankings for Corporate Law and Tier 2 for Mergers & Acquisitions.

Known for its aggressive yet commercially pragmatic approach, the firm’s New York M&A group has advised on over 800+ transactions totaling $450 billion in the last five years alone. They are particularly distinguished for their mastery in the technology, financial services, and energy sectors, often representing global titans and top-tier private equity sponsors in their most transformative endeavors. Joining this firm offers a rare opportunity to operate at the absolute pinnacle of the legal profession within a culture that champions innovation, diversity, and high-level mentorship.

§ Duties :

The Strategic M&A and Private Equity Architect will be a central figure in the execution of high-stakes domestic and international transactions. This role demands a high level of technical proficiency and the ability to manage multifaceted deal workstreams from inception to close.

Core responsibilities include:

⨖ Leading the structuring and negotiation of complex Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), growth capital investments, and strategic business combinations.

⨖ Drafting and refining bespoke definitive agreements, including Stock and Asset Purchase Agreements, Merger Agreements, and sophisticated Shareholders’ Agreements.

⨖ Orchestrating comprehensive legal and commercial due diligence across various jurisdictions to identify and mitigate transactional risks.

⨖ Serving as a primary strategic advisor to private equity sponsors and corporate boards on fiduciary duties and regulatory compliance.

⨖ Managing the seamless integration of specialist counsel in areas such as tax, IP, and regulatory affairs to ensure holistic deal execution.

⨖ Supervising and mentoring junior associates to maintain the highest standards of work product under accelerated market timelines.

§ Qualifications :

⨖ Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with an outstanding academic record.

⨖ Active Bar Membership in the State of New York in good standing.

⨖ Four (4) to Six (6) Years of substantive, high-level M&A experience at a leading national or international law firm.

⨖ Demonstrated expertise in private equity transactions, specifically involving leveraged buyouts and growth equity investments.

⨖ Proven capacity to manage multiple workstreams and interface directly with sophisticated institutional clients and financial sponsors.

§ Skills :

⨖ Prior experience within an AmLaw 100 firm environment is strongly preferred.

⨖ Advanced proficiency in corporate governance and federal securities law compliance.

⨖ Exceptional drafting skills with the ability to navigate complex equity waterfalls and restrictive covenants.

⨖ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of effective collaboration in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

!Notice¡ *

This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment. and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.