Attorney - Corporate Transactions - $260k

We Are Legal Revolution; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm specializing in corporate transactions, with a competitive salary of $225K–$260K and opportunities for partnership. Be at the forefront of significant mergers and acquisitions, while enjoying a collaborative work environment and mentoring from top-ranked partners.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Qualifications

• JD required, relevant corporate law experience preferred.
• Experience with private equity and public M&A deals.
• Ability to manage multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Responsibilities

• Drive M&A transactions and manage diligence for acquisitions.
• Draft and prepare legal deal documents.
• Advise private equity sponsors on compliance and structuring.

Skills

Negotiation

Client Advising

Deal Structuring

Cross-Border Transactions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Attorney - Corporate Transactions - $260k

Attorney - Corporate Transactions - $260k

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We Are Legal Revolution provided pay range

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Base pay range

$225,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr

Corporate Transactions Associate | Manhattan, NY | $225K–$260K

Join a globally elite firm, recently steering a $13B take-private deal for a media giant, ranked Top 10 on The American Lawyer’s 2023 A-List. With 90%+ of corporate partners lauded by Chambers, this leader in private equity and M&A offers associates deal ownership, no billable hour mandates, and a proven partnership track, shaping blockbuster transactions for private equity giants and Fortune 500 clients since 1931.

Why You Should Join:

• Lead Headline Deals Early – Envision quarterbacking a $2B private equity acquisition, managing 10+ deals, with 85% of associates handling diligence for billion-dollar clients in their first year, earning praise for “deal-savvy precision.”
• Fast-Track to Partnership – Picture deal reviews with a Chambers-ranked partner who closed a $28B telecom merger, mentoring you to equity, with 12 associates promoted since 2023 in a firm where 95% value the collegial, inclusive vibe.
• Thrive in Elite Freedom – Join a team driving 50+ global transactions yearly, from fund formations to cross-border M&A, free from billable pressures, backed by a legacy trusted by the world’s largest private equity firms.

Responsibilities:

• Drive M&A Transactions – Structure and negotiate private equity and public M&A deals, managing diligence for $500M+ acquisitions.
• Draft Deal Documents – Prepare purchase agreements and shareholder resolutions, leveraging firm’s expertise in leveraged finance and fund formation.
• Advise Clients – Counsel private equity sponsors on 2024 NY regulatory compliance and deal structuring.
• Coordinate Cross-Border Deals – Manage multi-jurisdictional transactions, collaborating with London and Hong Kong offices.
• Mentor Juniors – Guide summer associates on deal tasks, fostering the firm’s collaborative approach.

What’s In It for You:

• Competitive Pay – Earn $225K–$260K based on experience, with performance bonuses tied to deal closings and client satisfaction.
• Manhattan Hub – Work at a modern office in vibrant Midtown, with hybrid flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
• Collegial Culture – Join a team with socials, affinity groups, and a commitment to diversity and pro bono since 1931.

Ready to Take the Reins?

Email [e-mail] for a confidential chat today.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

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