Corporate Attorney - M&A / Private Equity

IDEX Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus program

Cross-border deals

Career progression

Job summary

IDEX Consulting in New York is seeking a talented Corporate Attorney to join its renowned legal team. You will work on sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions for blue-chip clients across industries.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from a top-tier law school, is admitted to the New York Bar, and brings 3–8 years of post-qualification experience with strong drafting and negotiating skills. You will thrive in a fast-paced, client-driven environment and enjoy clear career progression

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Admitted to practice in New York.
• Class of 2017–2021 with 3–8 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in M&A and private equity transactions at a leading law firm.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of M&A and private equity transactions, including buyouts, investments, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents and ancillary agreements.
• Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel to deliver efficient and innovative solutions.
• Provide strategic legal advice balancing risk management with business objectives.

Skills

M&A transactions

Private equity

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

A leading US law firm is seeking a talented Corporate Attorney to join its highly regarded team in New York. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on complex and high-profile transactions, advising prestigious clients across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of M&A and private equity transactions, including buyouts, investments, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents and ancillary agreements.
• Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel to deliver efficient and innovative solutions.
• Provide strategic legal advice that balances risk management with business objectives.

Requirements

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Admitted to practice in New York.
• Class of 2017-2021 (3-8 years of post-qualification experience).
• Strong experience in M&A and private equity transactions at a leading law firm.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.

What's on Offer

• Market-leading compensation and bonus structure.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated, cross-border deals with blue-chip clients.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission

At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.