Strategic M&A Counsel for Corporate Development

Larson Maddox; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Bonus structure

Job summary

Larson Maddox is helping a leading global financial institution identify an experienced M&A attorney who seeks a broader, strategic role beyond traditional legal advisory. The position offers involvement in evaluating, structuring, and executing strategic investments, acquisitions, divestitures, and initiatives across a global platform.

The ideal candidate will bring 2+ years of M&A experience, exceptional commercial judgment, and a passion for working with senior executives on complex

Qualifications

• JD from a top law school and licensed attorney in good standing.
• 2+ years of M&A experience gained at a leading law firm and/or financial institution.
• Strong experience negotiating and advising on public and private company acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, and strategic transactions.
• Exceptional commercial judgment and genuine interest in the business rationale behind transactions.
• Ability to analyze complex issues beyond purely legal considerations.
• Desire to move closer to strategic decision-making, investment evaluation, and transaction execution.
• Strong executive presence and ability to interact with senior management and business leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior business leaders, corporate development teams, investment bankers, and executive management on strategic transactions and growth initiatives.
• Evaluate acquisition opportunities, minority investments, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and other complex corporate transactions.
• Conduct commercial, financial, and strategic analysis to support investment and M&A decision-making.
• Lead transaction execution workstreams from initial diligence through negotiation, approval, signing, and integration planning.
• Assess transaction structures, risks, synergies, valuation considerations, and business impacts.
• Prepare presentations and recommendations for senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with legal, finance, corporate development, and business teams to drive successful outcomes across strategic initiatives.

Skills

M&A experience

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Education

JD from top law school

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Larson Maddox is helping a leading global financial institution identify an experienced M&A attorney who seeks a broader, strategic role beyond traditional legal advisory. The position offers involvement in evaluating, structuring, and executing strategic investments, acquisitions, divestitures, and initiatives across a global platform.

The ideal candidate will bring 2+ years of M&A experience, exceptional commercial judgment, and a passion for working with senior executives on complex