Strategic M&A Counsel for AI-Driven Growth

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 220,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey is hiring a M&A Counsel to execute on complex, high-impact M&A transactions, while supporting adjacent corporate needs. This role requires an experienced lawyer who can own work streams end-to-end, build an M&A playbook, and design scalable, AI-forward processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The position offers exposure to a rapidly growing company at an inflection point, with significant growth opportunities across personal, professional, and financial

Qualifications

• JD degree and licensed to practice in CA or NY in good standing.
• 4–6+ years of relevant M&A legal experience.
• At least 4 years in the M&A group of a top-tier law firm, with buy-side experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Collaborative, ownership-minded and capable of working independently.
• Exceptional communication skills and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Execute on M&A transactions including due diligence, deal structuring, term sheets, and definitive agreements, managing signing, closing and post-closing integration, and overseeing outside counsel.
• Design and implement scalable legal processes, templates, and playbooks for M&A and strategic transactions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Corp Dev, Finance, People, Product, and Operations.
• Support adjacent corporate matters such as entity management, employment and compensation, real estate and insurance.

Skills

M&A transactions

Buy-side experience

Top-tier law firm experience

Exceptional communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

JD degree

Job description

Harvey is hiring a M&A Counsel to execute on complex, high-impact M&A transactions, while supporting adjacent corporate needs. This role requires an experienced lawyer who can own work streams end-to-end, build an M&A playbook, and design scalable, AI-forward processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The position offers exposure to a rapidly growing company at an inflection point, with significant growth opportunities across personal, professional, and financial