Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

ABA Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible time off

Reduced schedule options

Career development programs

Job summary

ABA Search, Inc. in New York, NY seeks a Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions Associate to work on high-profile transactions. You will advise on complex deals and collaborate with a global team.

You'll handle domestic and cross-border M&A on buy and sell sides, contribute to structuring acquisitions, divestitures, LBOs, and recaps, and progress toward leadership within a supportive, mentorship-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of significant M&A experience and related transactions.
• Experience handling domestic and cross-border deals on buy and sell sides.
• Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills for complex matters.
• Admission to the bar in the relevant state, or eligibility to waive in.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on high-profile and complex transactions.
• Handle domestic and cross-border M&A on buy and sell sides.
• Work on acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, carve-outs, and LBOs.
• Advise on recapitalizations and tender offers.
• Address complex structural and corporate issues throughout the deal process.
• Communicate complex matters clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Collaborate with deal teams to deliver excellent client service.
• Take on increasing levels of responsibility and leadership as your practice grows.

Skills

M&A experience

Cross-border transactions

Analytical writing

Education

Bar admission or eligibility to waive in

Job description

Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

New York, NY | $230,000–$390,000

Bring your M&A experience to a leading international law firm where your work will have a direct impact on high-profile, complex transactions for sophisticated companies and investors.

This is an opportunity to take on increasing responsibility on domestic and cross-border deals, with clear and transparent expectations for advancement at every level.

You’ll work closely with a collaborative M&A team in an environment that values teamwork, mentorship, inclusion, and pro bono service.

Why You’ll Want to Join

• $230,000–$390,000 annual salary range, based on class year and experience
• Discretionary bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package, including strong parental and family support
• Flexible time off and reduced schedule options
• Consistently top-ranked by leading legal directories
• Sophisticated buy-side and sell-side work for public companies, private equity firms, and investment banks
• Structured mentoring, sponsorship, and career development programs

What You’ll Do

As part of the mergers and acquisitions practice, you’ll advise clients on their most high-profile and complex strategic transactions.

• Handle domestic and cross-border M&A transactions on both the buy side and sell side
• Work on acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances, spin-offs, carve-outs, and leveraged buyouts
• Advise on recapitalizations, tender offers, and other strategic transactions
• Address complex structural and corporate issues throughout the deal process
• Conduct research and analysis and communicate complex matters clearly, both orally and in writing
• Collaborate with deal teams to deliver excellent client service
• Take on increasing levels of responsibility and leadership as your practice grows

What You’ll Bring

• Required: 2 to 6 years of significant experience in mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions
• Experience handling domestic and cross-border transactions, on both the buy side and sell side
• Solid understanding of complex structural and corporate issues in acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances, spin-offs, carve-outs, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and tender offers
• Admission to the bar in the state of practice, or eligibility to waive in
• Outstanding research, analytical, writing, and oral communication skills, with strong business and legal problem-solving ability
• Strong work ethic, leadership skills, and commitment to client service in a team environment

Especially Helpful: Associates in the 2020 through 2024 class years are the target range for this role.