Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney

Illapa Search Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Illapa Search Ltd. in New York seeks a Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions Associate to join its renowned corporate practice. You will advise public and private companies, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and boards on complex transactions, working alongside market-leading lawyers.

The role emphasizes handling substantial portions of deals with increasing autonomy and exposure to high-value mergers, acquisitions, investments, take-privates, and joint ventures.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant M&A experience at a leading law firm, investment bank, or comparable transactional practice.
• Strong experience advising on public and/or private M&A transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, take-privates, joint ventures, or related corporate transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage substantial portions of transactions with increasing levels of autonomy.

Skills

M&A Experience

Corporate Law

Autonomy

Job description

A leading global law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions Associate to join its New York office. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value transactions alongside market-leading corporate lawyers and advise public and private companies, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and boards on complex strategic matters.

About the Firm:

The firm is internationally recognized for its premier corporate and M&A practice, advising leading companies, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and investors on complex and high-profile transactions. Its lawyers are known for exceptional technical expertise, commercial judgment, and the ability to execute demanding transactions under significant time pressure.

The New York corporate team operates at the highest level of the market, regularly collaborating across offices and practice groups on sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional matters.

Job Requirements:

• 3–5 years of relevant M&A experience at a leading law firm, investment bank, or comparable transactional practice.
• Strong experience advising on public and/or private M&A transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, take-privates, joint ventures, or related corporate transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage substantial portions of transactions with increasing levels of autonomy.