Lead M&A & Private Equity Associate — NYC

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 310,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP in New York is seeking a fourth–to–eighth year M&A/PE associate with substantial big law experience. You will handle acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures for private equity funds, institutional investors, and strategic clients, including leading transactions and drafting definitive agreements.

NY Bar admission is required. The firm emphasizes a respectful, inclusive culture aligned with its Human, Bold, and Outstanding values.

Qualifications

• Must have significant M&A/PE transaction experience in a big law environment.
• Experience leading transactions, drafting definitive agreements and managing all deal aspects.

Responsibilities

• Work on acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Lead transactions and coordinate across deal teams.
• Draft and negotiate definitive agreements and related documents.

Skills

M&A experience

PE experience

Big law experience

Drafting definitive agreements

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP in New York is seeking a fourth–to–eighth year M&A/PE associate with substantial big law experience. You will handle acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures for private equity funds, institutional investors, and strategic clients, including leading transactions and drafting definitive agreements.

NY Bar admission is required. The firm emphasizes a respectful, inclusive culture aligned with its Human, Bold, and Outstanding values.