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Mergers & Acquisitions & Private Equity Managing/Senior Associate Attorney Jobs in New York City, USA at Direct Counsel
Mergers & Acquisitions & Private Equity Managing/Senior Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions & Private Equity Managing/Senior Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Irvine (Orange County), Miami, New York City, or San Francisco.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 4-7 years of mergers and acquisitions experience to join a nationally recognized Corporate practice. The team advises public and private companies, private equity sponsors, founders, and investors on sophisticated domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments, and other strategic corporate transactions.
Responsibilities
- Represent public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and investors in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, ancillary transaction documents, and corporate governance documents.
- Lead legal due diligence efforts for complex M&A transactions.
- Manage transaction structuring, negotiations, signing, and closing processes.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary legal teams, including tax, finance, employment, and regulatory attorneys, on sophisticated transactions.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients while providing practical, business-oriented legal advice.
- Mentor junior associates and contribute to the development of the corporate practice.
- Manage multiple high-profile transactions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active membership in the state bar of the office where the attorney will be located.
- 4-7 years of mergers and acquisitions experience at a major law firm.
- Experience representing buyers, sellers, investors, or private equity sponsors in sophisticated corporate transactions.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong client relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions independently while collaborating effectively with legal teams.
- Highly motivated with exceptional organizational and project management skills.
Compensation & Benefits
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Salary: $310,000-$420,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Mental health and wellness programs
- Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Industry-leading parental leave
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid holidays
- Annual discretionary performance bonus eligibility
Title: Mergers & Acquisitions & Private Equity Managing/Senior Associate Attorney
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: New York City, USA
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