Senior M&A & Private Equity Special Counsel

The People Of: Professional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 415,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in New York is seeking a Special Counsel with 8+ years of transactional experience, focusing on M&A and private equity. You will lead complex matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, minority investments, and strategic transactions.

This role offers significant client responsibility and opportunities to manage deals end-to-end, collaborate with partners, and contribute to business development in a premier corporate practice.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in transactional M&A and private equity.
• JD from ABA-accredited law school; admitted to NY Bar.
• Strong written and oral communication; entrepreneurial mindset; client-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage deals independently from term sheet to close and draft core documents.
• Advise corporate clients and private equity sponsors on complex transactions.
• Collaborate with partners and specialists for complex matters as needed.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management.

Skills

M&A/Private equity transactions

Deal leadership

Client advisory

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The People Of: Professional Services in New York is seeking a Special Counsel with 8+ years of transactional experience, focusing on M&A and private equity. You will lead complex matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, minority investments, and strategic transactions.

This role offers significant client responsibility and opportunities to manage deals end-to-end, collaborate with partners, and contribute to business development in a premier corporate practice.