Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions

Ladd & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladd & Co. is seeking a Vice President for its M&A practice in New York. The role involves leading transaction execution from start to finish, negotiating terms, and managing junior team members.

Qualified candidates should have 6–10 years of relevant experience, with a proven track record in managing complex transactions and independent execution. Cross-border experience and strong stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years' relevant experience, including substantive transaction or mandate leadership.
• Established credibility with clients, counterparties, and counsel.
• Track record of independent execution on complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead transaction execution end-to-end.
• Manage diligence streams and negotiate commercial terms.
• Supervise junior team members and serve as a point of contact.

Skills

Transaction execution

Negotiation

Cross-border fluency

Credibility with clients

Job description

The firm is recruiting a Vice President to its M&A practice. Vice Presidents lead transaction execution end-to-end — managing diligence streams, negotiating commercial and structural terms, supervising junior team members, and serving as the day-to-day point of contact for clients and counterparties.

The role demands genuine deal judgement, the ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics, and the credibility to operate at principal level on the client side. Cross-border experience and fluency across structuring, tax, and commercial considerations is expected.

Suited to candidates with substantive prior M&A execution experience who are ready to take ownership of senior workstreams and represent the firm in mandate.

Requirements

• 6–10 years' relevant experience, including substantive transaction or mandate leadership
• Established credibility with clients, counterparties, and counsel
• Track record of independent execution on complex matters
• Cross-border fluency expected
• Right to work in the relevant jurisdiction