M&A Diligence Counsel — Hybrid NY

IMan Investment; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus potential

Medical/dental/vision

Retirement benefits

Hybrid schedule

Résumé du poste

IMan Investment is seeking an Investment Banking Legal Counsel focused on due diligence to support M&A and financing mandates from our New York platform. You will lead legal workstreams across NDAs, diligence issue lists, disclosure schedules and coordination with external counsel — helping deal teams move from first contact to signing with controlled legal risk.

The ideal candidate combines transactional legal training with a practical, deal‑oriented mindset and comfort in fast‑moving

Qualifications

• JD, LL.B. or equivalent law degree; admission in New York or another major US jurisdiction preferred
• 4–8 years of experience in a law firm M&A / corporate practice and/or in-house transactional legal role
• Hands-on experience running legal diligence and reviewing acquisition documentation
• Clear communicator who can translate legal risk into actionable guidance for bankers and clients
• High ownership, calm under deadline pressure and strong document discipline
• Exposure to cross-border US–Asia deals is a significant advantage
• Mandarin language ability is a plus

Responsabilités

• Own legal due diligence workstreams for sell-side and buy-side M&A mandates
• Draft, review and negotiate NDAs, engagement letters, exclusivity agreements and process letters
• Build diligence request lists, track issue logs and elevate material findings to deal leadership
• Coordinate with external counsel on SPA/APA markups, disclosure schedules and closing checklists
• Advising bankers on regulatory, corporate governance, IP, employment and litigation risk themes at a practical level
• Support KYC, conflicts checks and internal compliance documentation for live deals
• Partner with Hong Kong legal and banking colleagues on cross-border transaction structuring questions
• Maintain playbooks and templates that improve diligence quality and turnaround time

Connaissances

Clear communicator

Ownership

Cross-border deal experience

Legal diligence experience

Mandarin (plus)

Formation

JD/LL.B. or equivalent

Admission in New York or major US jurisdiction

Description du poste

Lead transaction legal diligence and documentation support for IMan’s investment banking mandates.

New York, United States

Legal

Full Time

Posted Oct 3, 2026

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About the role

IMan Investment is seeking an Investment Banking Legal Counsel focused on due diligence to support M&A and financing mandates from our New York platform. You will lead legal workstreams across NDAs, diligence issue lists, disclosure schedules and coordination with external counsel — helping deal teams move from first contact to signing with controlled legal risk.The ideal candidate combines transactional legal training with a practical, deal-oriented mindset and comfort in fast-moving cross-border processes.

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Responsibilities

• Own legal due diligence workstreams for sell-side and buy-side M&A mandates• Draft, review and negotiate NDAs, engagement letters, exclusivity agreements and process letters• Build diligence request lists, track issue logs and escalate material findings to deal leadership• Coordinate with external counsel on SPA/APA markups, disclosure schedules and closing checklists• Advise bankers on regulatory, corporate governance, IP, employment and litigation risk themes at a practical level• Support KYC, conflicts checks and internal compliance documentation for live deals• Partner with Hong Kong legal and banking colleagues on cross-border transaction structuring questions• Maintain playbooks and templates that improve diligence quality and turnaround time

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Requirements

• JD, LL.B. or equivalent law degree; admission in New York or another major US jurisdiction preferred• 4–8 years of experience in a law firm M&A / corporate practice and/or in-house transactional legal role• Hands-on experience running legal diligence and reviewing acquisition documentation• Clear communicator who can translate legal risk into actionable guidance for bankers and clients• High ownership, calm under deadline pressure and strong document discipline• Exposure to cross-border US–Asia deals is a significant advantage• Mandarin language ability is a plus

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What we offer

• Competitive counsel-level compensation and bonus• Medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits• Opportunity to shape legal operating standards for a growing cross-border platform• Collaboration with top external counsel and senior deal teams• Professional membership and CLE support• Hybrid New York schedule where deal timelines permit