Mid-Level M&A Associate

Kinney Recruiting LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in New York is seeking mid-level corporate associates to join their multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have 3 to 6 years of M&A experience and a JD from a highly-rated US law school. The firm offers a dynamic environment to work on significant transactions, including public company mergers and activism defense. The estimated salary range for this position is $260,000 to $390,000, reflecting the competitive nature of the role.

Qualifications

• 3rd to 6th year associate with a strong background in M&A.
• Admitted to the New York bar.
• Excellent academic performance required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in high-stakes transactions including mergers and acquisitions.
• Support corporate clients in a wide range of legal matters.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

M&A experience

Deal structuring

Strong negotiation skills

Education

JD from nationally ranked US law school

Job description

In collaboration with the hiring partners and internal recruiters at a prestigious NYC law firm, Kinney Recruiting is looking for one or two mid-level corporate associates for the firm's multidisciplinary team in New York. We are seeking high‑horsepower, “go‑getter” associates who are interested in working with industry leaders in a high‑intensity yet supportive environment. Associate staffing for this practice is centralized to ensure associates receive broad exposure to a variety of transactions, including public company mergers, take‑private deals, special situations, high‑stakes activism defense, proxy fights, and C‑suite transitions.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3rd to 6th‑year associate with a strong background in M&A. While public company experience is a plus, we are highly open to candidates with a strictly private M&A background, as we believe public‑side nuances and securities laws are fully teachable to the right candidate.
• Academic Excellence: A JD from a nationally ranked US law school is required.
• Bar admission: Admitted to the New York bar.

A good faith estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $260,000 to $390,000.

For confidential consideration, please send your resume or a note to [e-mail].