Corporate Attorney – Private Equity M&A – New York

Hydrogen Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 325,754 - 582,199; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm seeks a Corporate Attorney specializing in Private Equity M&A, based in New York. This role is tailored for Canadian lawyers with 3+ years of experience looking to influence high-stakes deals directly and advance their career rapidly. Successful candidates will have strong drafting and negotiation skills, with support for TN visa processing for relocation. Join to gain extensive exposure to elite private equity transactions and cross-border experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of private equity M&A experience.
• Experience from a Seven Sisters firm or a top-tier global law firm.
• Not suitable for general corporate profiles.

Responsibilities

• Run US private equity deals from mandate through closing.
• Influence outcomes and build client credibility.
• Coordinate with international teams for cross-border deals.

Skills

Private equity M&A experience

Drafting and negotiating core transaction documents

Independent workstream management

Exposure to sponsor-led deal structures

Education

Canadian JD or LLB

Job description

Corporate Attorney – Private Equity M&A – New York

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Run US private equity deals. Get direct sponsor exposure. Relocate on a TN visa.

Corporate Attorney – Private Equity M&A – New York

This role is for Canadian corporate lawyers who want immediate responsibility in the US private equity market.

You will sit across the table from sponsors and counterparties. You will run deals from mandate through closing. You will make judgment calls earlier and build client credibility faster. This is not a back-office drafting role. It is a seat where you influence outcomes and accelerate your career in New York.

Most mid-level roles slow your progression. This one speeds it up.

WHAT YOU GAIN

You gain direct access to private equity sponsors, not filtered through layers of partners.

You gain ownership of transactions, not just discrete tasks.

You gain repeated exposure to sponsor-led deal structures and market terms that translate cleanly across elite US platforms.

You also gain cross-border deal experience by coordinating with international teams, strengthening your long-term mobility.

WHAT YOU NEED

You need 3+ years of private equity M&A experience with a clear sponsor-side focus. General corporate profiles are not a fit.

You should already be drafting and negotiating core transaction documents and running workstreams independently.

You must be coming from a Seven Sisters firm or a top-tier global law firm. This is essential.

Canadian JD or LLB required. US JD not required.

TN VISA SUPPORT

As a Canadian citizen, you are eligible for the TN visa. There is no lottery and no quota. Processing is fast and handled at the border or pre‑clearance.

This firm has a repeat TN process. You receive prepared sponsor documentation, immigration counsel guidance, and relocation support to ensure a smooth transition into the New York office.

WHY THIS PLATFORM

Elite global private equity practice. Consistent sponsor-driven deal flow. Clear progression for lawyers who perform.

APPLY

Send your resume, PE deal sheet, and transcripts.

Lee Walker

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Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice and Legal Services