Corporate M&A Associate (3+ Years)

Meister Seelig & Fein LLP.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A New York based law firm is seeking a Corporate M&A Associate with over 3 years of experience. This in-office role involves supporting transaction practices, managing M&A processes, drafting various legal documents, and coordinating due diligence activities. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a J.D., and be admitted to practice in New York. Salary range is $165,000 to $190,000, offering a dynamic and engaging environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate M&A experience at a law firm.
• Strong drafting and practical skills managing deal documents.
• Experience running diligence workstreams and client coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support and run deal processes for M&A transactions.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents.
• Manage legal due diligence and prepare diligence summaries.

Skills

Corporate M&A experience

Drafting and negotiation skills

Client management skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Meister Seelig & Fein PLLC is seeking a Corporate M&A Associate with 3+ years of experience to support a busy transactional practice advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, other strategic transactions and investments, and general corporate matters. This role is based in our New York City office and is in‑office.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and run deal processes for M&A transactions, including stock and asset purchases, mergers & joint ventures
• Support strategic investments and similar transactions, including venture capital & private equity transactions
• Draft & negotiate transaction documents, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements (e.g., escrow, employment, consulting, transition services)
• Manage legal due diligence, including coordinating requests, reviewing diligence materials & findings, and preparing diligence summaries & issues lists
• Coordinate closings, including preparing closing checklists, signature packets, and deliverables; manage closing logistics
• Collaborate with specialists (tax, employment, IP, real estate) and advise on issue spotting & escalation
• Review, prepare and advise on general commercial agreements & issues
• Support ongoing corporate work as needed (entity formation, governance documents, commercial agreements)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate M&A experience at a law firm
• Strong drafting & practical skills with demonstrated comfort managing core deal documents
• Experience running diligence workstreams & coordinating both internally & with clients; comfortable working directly with clients
• Ability to manage multiple projects & competing deadlines with strong attention to detail & communication
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills & strong client service orientation
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in New York & in good standing

Location: New York City (In‑Office)

Job Type: Full‑time

Salary Range: $165,000 – $190,000