Private Equity / M&A Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in New York is seeking a Private Equity / M&A Associate Attorney to join our corporate team and help execute sophisticated transactions. You will represent businesses, investors, and sponsors in M&A and private equity deals; draft and negotiate purchase agreements and related documents; conduct due diligence and identify transaction risks.

A NY Bar admission and 2+ years of M&A or private equity experience are required; hybrid schedule offers in-person collaboration with a

Qualifications

• Active New York Bar admission is required.
• 2+ years of mergers and acquisitions or private equity transactional experience.
• Experience handling private company acquisitions, mergers, leveraged buyouts, or other corporate M&A transactions.
• Strong transactional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate with clients and colleagues.
• Experience representing private equity sponsors or sophisticated middle-market transactions is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Represent businesses, investors, and financial sponsors in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity transactions.
• Assist with private company acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, corporate investments, and other strategic transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Conduct legal due diligence, identify transaction risks, and help structure complex deals.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and other practice groups to manage transactions from negotiation through closing.
• Provide practical legal guidance to help clients achieve business and investment objectives.

Skills

Active NY Bar

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Client advisory

Job description

Pay: $260,000.00 - $390,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected law firm handling sophisticated mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions for prominent business clients.
• Work on exciting, high-value deals involving business acquisitions, mergers, leveraged buyouts, and corporate investments.
• Gain meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and opportunities to develop your transactional expertise.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys who value initiative, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, and discretionary bonus opportunities.

Location

New York, NY — Hybrid. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work combined with in-person collaboration with an accomplished corporate legal team in New York City.

Compensation: $260,000 to $390,000 annually, based on experience, plus discretionary bonus eligibility.

Note

Applicants must be admitted to the New York Bar and have 2+ years of mergers and acquisitions or private equity transactional experience, including work on private company acquisitions, mergers, leveraged buyouts, or other corporate M&A transactions.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established law firm advising sophisticated businesses, investors, and financial sponsors on complex legal and commercial matters. Our team combines exceptional legal talent with a practical, collaborative approach to delivering outstanding results. We believe in empowering our attorneys with meaningful work, strong professional relationships, and opportunities to build rewarding careers.

Job Description

We're seeking a talented Private Equity / M&A Associate Attorney to join our New York corporate team and play an important role in sophisticated business transactions.

• Represent businesses, investors, and financial sponsors in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity transactions.
• Assist with private company acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, corporate investments, and other strategic transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Conduct legal due diligence, identify transaction risks, and help structure complex deals.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and other practice groups to manage transactions from negotiation through closing.
• Provide practical legal guidance to help clients achieve their business and investment objectives.

Qualifications

• Active New York Bar admission required.
• 2+ years of mergers and acquisitions or private equity transactional experience.
• Experience handling private company acquisitions, mergers, leveraged buyouts, or other corporate M&A transactions.
• Strong transactional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Experience representing private equity sponsors or handling sophisticated middle‑market transactions is highly valued.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer an exciting opportunity to grow your career while working alongside accomplished attorneys on sophisticated, high-impact transactions. You'll gain meaningful responsibility, expand your legal expertise, and build strong relationships with colleagues and clients.

With competitive compensation, hybrid flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team that values your contributions, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance