Senior In-House Counsel – Private Equity & M&A

H&P Executive Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health, mental, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

An investment firm in New York is seeking an In-house Senior Counsel to manage legal aspects of private equity transactions. The role involves collaboration with deal teams and senior leadership, providing legal support on governance and compliance while aligning legal strategy with investment objectives. Ideal candidates will have significant M&A experience, a JD from a top-tier institution, and strong negotiation skills. This position offers competitive compensation and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of experience in private equity and M&A, ideally from a top 50 AM law firm or in-house experience.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage legal aspects of private equity transactions.
• Provide legal support on fund-level matters and advise on corporate governance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key legal documents.

Skills

M&A transaction experience

Commercial mindset

Negotiation skills

Project management skills

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

An investment firm in New York is seeking an In-house Senior Counsel to manage legal aspects of private equity transactions. The role involves collaboration with deal teams and senior leadership, providing legal support on governance and compliance while aligning legal strategy with investment objectives. Ideal candidates will have significant M&A experience, a JD from a top-tier institution, and strong negotiation skills. This position offers competitive compensation and a hybrid work model.