M&A Counsel — AI-Driven Growth in Tech

Harvey; New York (NY); On-site; USD 220,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey is seeking an experienced M&A Counsel to execute complex, high-impact M&A transactions while supporting adjacent corporate needs. You will own end-to-end workflows, build Harvey’s M&A playbook, and design scalable, AI-forward legal processes.

You will partner with Corp Dev, Finance, People, Product, and Operations to execute Harvey’s acquisition strategy. The role requires a JD and NY or CA bar admission, 4–6+ years in M&A, and buy-side experience with fast-growing tech

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of relevant legal experience in M&A transactions.
• At least 4 years in the M&A group of a top-tier law firm, preferably as a 5th year+ associate.
• Buy-side experience representing fast-growing technology companies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Team-focused and collaborative working style with ownership and independent execution.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to provide solutions-oriented legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Execute on M&A and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, structuring deal structures and term sheets, drafting and reviewing definitive agreements and negotiating key legal and business terms, managing signing, closing and post-closing integration, and overseeing outside counsel.
• Design, implement, and improve scalable legal processes, templates, and playbooks for M&A and strategic transactions.
• Act as a trusted business partner to stakeholders across the company (Corp Dev, Finance, People, Product, Operations).
• Support adjacent corporate matters including entity management, employment and compensation, real estate, and insurance.

Skills

M&A experience

Buy-side experience

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Education

JD degree

Licensed to practice in CA or NY

Job description

Harvey is seeking an experienced M&A Counsel to execute complex, high-impact M&A transactions while supporting adjacent corporate needs. You will own end-to-end workflows, build Harvey’s M&A playbook, and design scalable, AI-forward legal processes.

You will partner with Corp Dev, Finance, People, Product, and Operations to execute Harvey’s acquisition strategy. The role requires a JD and NY or CA bar admission, 4–6+ years in M&A, and buy-side experience with fast-growing tech