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Base pay range $235,000.00/yr - $390,000.00/yr
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Co-Head of Corporate Recruitment - Member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) A Vault top-30 law firm with a leading corporate practice is seeking a highly qualified Mergers & Acquisitions Associate with 3 to 6 years of experience to join its New York office. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling sophisticated M&A transactions, particularly in private equity and strategic acquisitions, across a range of industries.
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside market-leading partners and a collaborative team on high-profile domestic and cross-border deals. The position is ideal for a motivated associate seeking strong mentorship, significant client interaction, and complex deal experience within a dynamic and supportive firm culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise private equity sponsors, public and private companies, and institutional investors on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other complex corporate transactions.
Draft and negotiate key transaction documents, including purchase agreements, merger agreements, shareholder agreements, and other ancillary contracts.
Oversee and coordinate due diligence processes.
Provide strategic guidance on deal structuring and execution.
Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups, including tax, finance, antitrust, and regulatory.
Qualifications:
J.D. from a top-tier law school.
Admitted to practice in New York or eligible for admission.
3–6 years of M&A experience at a leading law firm.
Demonstrated ability to manage significant aspects of transactions with minimal supervision.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Strong academic and professional credentials.
Preferred Attributes:
Experience working with private equity sponsors is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with cross-border transactions and international deal structuring is a plus.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Firm Overview:
The firm is recognized for its premier M&A, private equity, and transactional practices and is consistently ranked among the top firms for both deal volume and complexity. Associates benefit from a team-oriented environment, robust professional development programs, and exposure to high-profile clients and matters.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice and Legal Services
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This range is provided by BCL Legal. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $235,000.00/yr - $390,000.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from BCL Legal
Co-Head of Corporate Recruitment - Member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) A Vault top-30 law firm with a leading corporate practice is seeking a highly qualified Mergers & Acquisitions Associate with 3 to 6 years of experience to join its New York office. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling sophisticated M&A transactions, particularly in private equity and strategic acquisitions, across a range of industries.
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside market-leading partners and a collaborative team on high-profile domestic and cross-border deals. The position is ideal for a motivated associate seeking strong mentorship, significant client interaction, and complex deal experience within a dynamic and supportive firm culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise private equity sponsors, public and private companies, and institutional investors on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other complex corporate transactions.
Draft and negotiate key transaction documents, including purchase agreements, merger agreements, shareholder agreements, and other ancillary contracts.
Oversee and coordinate due diligence processes.
Provide strategic guidance on deal structuring and execution.
Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups, including tax, finance, antitrust, and regulatory.
Qualifications:
J.D. from a top-tier law school.
Admitted to practice in New York or eligible for admission.
3–6 years of M&A experience at a leading law firm.
Demonstrated ability to manage significant aspects of transactions with minimal supervision.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Strong academic and professional credentials.
Preferred Attributes:
Experience working with private equity sponsors is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with cross-border transactions and international deal structuring is a plus.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Firm Overview:
The firm is recognized for its premier M&A, private equity, and transactional practices and is consistently ranked among the top firms for both deal volume and complexity. Associates benefit from a team-oriented environment, robust professional development programs, and exposure to high-profile clients and matters.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice and Legal Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at BCL Legal by 2x
Get notified about new Attorney jobs in
Manhattan, NY .
#J-18808-Ljbffr