Elite M&A & PE Associate — New York

Hawkstone Search; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 260.000 - 450.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discretionary bonus

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Elite international platform

Descripción de la vacante

Hawkstone Search partners with a top AM50 law firm in New York seeking an associate with 2+ years of high‑quality M&A/PE experience and a JD class of 2023 or earlier. You will lead complex domestic and cross‑border transactions, advise sponsors and strategic buyers, and draft key deal documents from structuring through closing, while supervising junior associates.

The role offers a base salary of $260k–$450k with a discretionary bonus and access to elite cross‑border matters within a prestigious

Formación

• J.D. class of 2023 or earlier with 2+ years M&A/PE experience.
• Training from a leading international or Am Law corporate practice.
• Strong drafting and end-to-end deal execution skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead complex domestic and cross-border M&A and PE transactions from structuring through closing.
• Advise leading sponsors, portfolio companies and strategic buyers on acquisitions, disposals and exits.
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents while owning diligence and critical deal workstreams.
• Coordinate specialist teams, manage clients and counterparties, and supervise junior Associates.
• Deliver clear, commercial advice on complex legal and transactional risks.

Conocimientos

M&A/PE experience

Drafting & negotiation

Attention to detail

Commercial judgement

Communication skills

Educación

J.D. (Class of 2023 or earlier)

Descripción del empleo

Hawkstone Search partners with a top AM50 law firm in New York seeking an associate with 2+ years of high‑quality M&A/PE experience and a JD class of 2023 or earlier. You will lead complex domestic and cross‑border transactions, advise sponsors and strategic buyers, and draft key deal documents from structuring through closing, while supervising junior associates.

The role offers a base salary of $260k–$450k with a discretionary bonus and access to elite cross‑border matters within a prestigious