M&A Associate Counsel — Deal Execution

JCW Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is partnering with a prestigious boutique investment bank in New York, seeking an Associate Counsel to enhance its legal team. This role is ideal for a junior attorney with 3-4 years of experience eager to engage with senior leadership and contribute directly to transactions, guiding investment banking operations.

You will support deal execution and manage various commercial agreements while driving legal innovation initiatives. The position promises significant responsibilities and a pathway to a broader transactional legal career.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of corporate, M&A or transactional legal experience.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Desire to learn and take on increasing responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating engagement letters and deal-related documentation.
• Reviewing a variety of commercial agreements.
• Providing practical legal guidance to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Drafting and negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Commercial judgment

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Confidence to engage with senior bankers

Job description

JCW Group is partnering with a prestigious boutique investment bank in New York, seeking an Associate Counsel to enhance its legal team. This role is ideal for a junior attorney with 3-4 years of experience eager to engage with senior leadership and contribute directly to transactions, guiding investment banking operations.

You will support deal execution and manage various commercial agreements while driving legal innovation initiatives. The position promises significant responsibilities and a pathway to a broader transactional legal career.