Senior M&A Attorney - Own Complex Transactions

Orion Placement; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an on-site corporate/M&A attorney in Jersey City to advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, sales, and related transactions. The role provides direct exposure to owners and deal professionals.

Applicants must have an active New Jersey Bar license and at least 3 years of direct M&A experience. A portable book of business is preferred but not required. Salary ranges are indicated with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of direct M&A experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating transactional agreements.
• Experience managing due diligence and transaction closings.
• Strong corporate transactional, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Jersey City.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, sales, and other strategic business transactions
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, ancillary agreements, and transactional documents
• Manage legal due diligence and identify key transaction risks
• Coordinate deal processes from initial structuring through signing and closing
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, accountants, financial advisors, and other transaction professionals
• Advise clients on corporate governance and related business matters
• Manage multiple active transactions while maintaining strong attention to detail and deadlines
• Take increasing ownership of client relationships and matters based on experience
• Support business development and relationship-building initiatives where appropriate

Skills

M&A experience

Education

New Jersey Bar license

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking an on-site corporate/M&A attorney in Jersey City to advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, sales, and related transactions. The role provides direct exposure to owners and deal professionals.

Applicants must have an active New Jersey Bar license and at least 3 years of direct M&A experience. A portable book of business is preferred but not required. Salary ranges are indicated with benefits and growth opportunities.