Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

The People Of: Professional Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top compensation/bonuses

Healthcare & commuter perks

Generous PTO & parental leave

Fertility & family care support

Professional development

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in New York, AmLaw 50 firm, seeks a seasoned M&A associate attorney (JD class years 2018–2020) to join its New York office on a hybrid schedule. The role offers involvement in high-value corporate transactions across industries.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of M&A experience, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex deal timelines while mentoring junior attorneys.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of M&A experience in a top-tier law firm
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for definitive and ancillary documents
• Proven ability to manage client communications and oversee deal timelines
• Experience mentoring junior associates and managing teams
• Outstanding academic credentials from a top law school
• New York Bar admission preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A transactions for private and public clients
• Draft and negotiate core transaction documents
• Oversee diligence, deal structuring, and execution
• Supervise junior associates and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams
• Build and manage client relationships with a focus on strategic growth

Skills

M&A experience

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Mentoring juniors

Academic credentials

New York Bar

Education

Top law school

JD degree

Job description

Vacancy: Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney (4th–6th Year)

Experience: 4–6 years

Salary: $310,000–$390,000 (DOE)

Firm: AmLaw 50

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Overview

A premier AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a seasoned M&A associate attorney (JD class years 2018–2020) to join its dynamic New York office. This is an exceptional opportunity to take a leading role in high-value corporate transactions, advising sophisticated clients across industries. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in M&A, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to manage complex deal flow and junior team members.

Key Qualifications

• 4–6 years of M&A experience in a top-tier law firm
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for definitive and ancillary documents
• Proven ability to manage client communications and oversee deal timelines
• Experience mentoring junior associates and managing teams
• Outstanding academic credentials from a top law school
• New York Bar admission preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Lead M&A transactions for private and public clients
• Draft and negotiate core transaction documents
• Oversee diligence, deal structuring, and execution
• Supervise junior associates and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams
• Build and manage client relationships with a focus on strategic growth

Why Join This Firm?

• Top-of-market compensation and bonuses
• Full suite of benefits including healthcare, HSA/FSA, life insurance, and commuter perks
• Four weeks of vacation, two weeks of sick time, and generous parental leave
• Industry-leading support for fertility and family care
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work model