Private Equity/Mergers And Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Job Title: Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Job Overview
A prestigious law firm located in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a skilled Associate Attorney with 4-8 years of experience in corporate transactional law, specifically within the Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) space. This role will involve working closely with a range of clients including private equity firms, independent sponsors, and investment groups. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and be comfortable managing key aspects of deals under the guidance of senior partners.

Duties

• Advise clients, including private equity firms, independent sponsors, private companies, and family offices, on sophisticated M&A transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key legal documents, including purchase agreements.
• Manage key aspects of M&A transactions, acting as the "second chair" in deals under partner supervision.
• Provide business-oriented legal advice that balances risk with client goals.
• Collaborate with a team-oriented legal environment to deliver high-quality legal services.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships in a collegial and professional setting.

Requirements

• 4-8 years of corporate transactional experience with a focus on M&A.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements.
• Ability to manage significant aspects of M&A deals.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working directly with clients and partners.
• Familiarity with private equity and investment group transactions.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in New York or ability to obtain licensure.

Certifications

• Active membership in the New York State Bar or eligibility for admission.

Skills

• Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Job Location

• Buffalo, NY

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including several plan options and HSA-qualified plans.
• Dental and vision plans, including orthodontic coverage.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) for vacation, sick days, and personal leave.
• 401(k) plan with a safe harbor contribution and profit-sharing options.
• Term Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits such as specified disease, hospital, and accident plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including mental health support.
• Legal work discount program for employees.

This firm maintains offices in Buffalo and Albany, New York. This large firm has over sixty attorneys, and the firm's hiring philosophy is to hire attorneys with unique and nontraditional experience. The firm's basic practice areas are business law, finance, banking, and commercial real estate. These areas branch out and include mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, securities, labor and employment, business litigation, medical malpractice defense, trusts, estate law, immigration, franchising, environment and energy law, private equity, and family businesses.