AI-Forward M&A Counsel for Fast-Growth Tech

Harvey AI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 220,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey is seeking a senior M&A Counsel to manage high-impact M&A transactions end-to-end, build Harvey’s playbook, and design scalable, AI-forward legal processes. The role partners with Corp Dev, Finance, People, Product, and Operations to execute Harvey’s acquisition strategy.

The successful candidate will have 4–6+ years in M&A at a top-tier firm, a JD license in CA or NY, and a track record representing fast-growing technology companies in buy-side matters.

Qualifications

• JD degree and licensed to practice in either California or New York in good standing.
• 4-6+ years of relevant legal experience in M&A transactions and the ability to flex across adjacent corporate matters.
• At least 4 years in the M&A group of a top-tier law firm, preferably as a 5th year+ associate with buy-side experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and think creatively and strategically under tight timelines.
• Team-focused and collaborative working style; strong sense of ownership and comfort operating independently in a rapidly evolving practice.
• Exceptional communication skills and intellectual curiosity, with the ability to drive stakeholder alignment, exercise sound judgment and provide solutions-oriented legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Execute on M&A and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, structuring deal structures and term sheets, drafting and reviewing definitive agreements and negotiating key legal and business terms, managing signing, closing and post-closing integration, and overseeing outside counsel.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable legal processes, templates, and playbooks to drive efficiency, consistency, and best practices across M&A and other strategic transactions.
• Act as a trusted business partner to stakeholders across the company, including Corp Dev, Finance, People, Product, and Operations.
• Support adjacent corporate matters as needed, including entity management, employment and compensation, real estate, and insurance.

Skills

M&A transactions

Due diligence

Deal structuring

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

JD degree

Licensed in CA or NY

Job description

Harvey is seeking a senior M&A Counsel to manage high-impact M&A transactions end-to-end, build Harvey’s playbook, and design scalable, AI-forward legal processes. The role partners with Corp Dev, Finance, People, Product, and Operations to execute Harvey’s acquisition strategy.

The successful candidate will have 4–6+ years in M&A at a top-tier firm, a JD license in CA or NY, and a track record representing fast-growing technology companies in buy-side matters.