Mid-Level and Senior Level Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

Job Overview

A leading international law firm is actively seeking mid-level and senior-level associates to join its Mergers & Acquisitions practice group in the New York office. The role involves advising major corporations, private equity firms, and financial institutions on complex transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated legal professionals with demonstrated transactional experience and a strong foundation in corporate law.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Lead and manage due diligence processes for complex transactions

• Draft, review, and negotiate ancillary and primary M&A transaction documents

• Advise clients on structuring, regulatory issues, and deal strategy

• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to facilitate deal execution

• Interface directly with clients to manage expectations and provide updates

• Assist with closing processes and post-closing integration matters

Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in M&A transactions at a top-tier law firm

• Significant experience managing M&A deals and drafting transaction documents

• Ability to oversee junior associates and coordinate deal teams

• Strong understanding of both private equity and public company transactions

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• Strong academic credentials

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar

Skills

• Deep knowledge of M&A structures and legal considerations

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

• Strong project management and leadership capabilities

• Ability to communicate complex legal issues effectively with clients

• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and multitasking skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits

• A firm culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Professional development opportunities and mentorship

This law firm has offices in Frankfurt, Seoul, New York, Moscow, Rome, Brussels, Abu Dhabi, Beijing, London, Cologne, Sao Paulo, Washington, Buenos Aires and Milan. The firm was established in late 1940s and its practice areas are information technology, metals and mining, sovereign government and international institutions, banking and financial, airlines, aviation and aerospace, energy, manufacturing and industrial services, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, pulp and paper, construction and infrastructure and metals and mining.