Legal Counsel (M&A Attorney)

Sokol Associates Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sokol Associates Inc. is recruiting a Legal Counsel (M&A Attorney) for a technology company client in the New York City metropolitan area.

The attorney will spearhead and oversee legal aspects of M&A transactions, including acquisitions, mergers, asset purchases, joint ventures, and strategic investments. The role requires a JD from an accredited law school, admission to the New York Bar, and 3–5 years of significant M&A experience, preferably from a big law firm.

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school is mandatory.
• Admittance to the New York Bar required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of significant M&A transaction experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage legal aspects of M&A transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate LOIs, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements.
• Partner with corporate development and finance teams to structure transactions and assess legal risk.
• Advise leadership on transaction strategy, deal structuring, and risk mitigation.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and advisors during transactions.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York Bar admission

Job description

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Legal Counsel (M&A Attorney)

Organising Institution / Firm

Sokol Associates Inc.

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New York City Metropolitan Area

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Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, admission to the New York Bar, and 3-5 years of legal experience with significant M&A transaction experience (big law firm preferred).

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel (M&A Attorney)

Category: Jobs

Organiser: Sokol Associates Inc.

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area

Eligibility: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, admission to the New York Bar, and 3-5 years of legal experience with significant M&A transaction experience (big law firm preferred).

Salary: $250,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year (Base pay) + Annual Bonus

Deadline: Not specified

Description: Sokol Associates Inc. is recruiting a Legal Counsel (M&A Attorney) on behalf of a technology company client based in New York City. The attorney in this position will support strategic growth initiatives by leading and managing legal aspects of M&A transactions, including acquisitions, mergers, asset purchases, joint ventures, and strategic investments. The role involves drafting and negotiating transaction documents, partnering with corporate development and finance teams, and advising leadership on deal structuring and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage legal aspects of M&A transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents such as Letters of Intent (LOIs), purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements.
• Partner with corporate development and finance teams to structure transactions and assess legal risk.
• Advise leadership on transaction strategy, deal structuring, and risk mitigation.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and advisors during transactions.