Corporate Associate - Private Equity M&A

Job Title: Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Practice Area: Corporate & Securities – M&A and Private Equity Transactions

Location: New York, NY (Primary)

Schedule: Full-time | Billable Requirement: Approximately 1800 hours/year

Salary: $310,000 – $390,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

About the Firm:

Our client is a prestigious and nationally recognized Am Law 100 law firm with offices across major U.S. and global financial centers. Known for delivering high-value counsel in corporate, securities, finance, and regulatory matters, the firm serves a robust client base that includes Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and startups. The Corporate & Securities Group has a rapidly growing M&A and private equity practice, positioning itself at the forefront of complex transactional work.

Responsibilities:

The incoming associate will join a dynamic team handling high-profile M&A and private equity transactions. Responsibilities include:

• Representing buyers, sellers, investors, and management in domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures
• Leading due diligence efforts and preparing due diligence memoranda
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating definitive transactional documents including stock and asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, and shareholder agreements
• Supporting private equity clients on leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth equity investments
• Advising clients on corporate governance and general corporate matters
• Collaborating with attorneys across practice groups to address deal-related issues

Required Credentials:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school
• Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing
• 4 to 6 years of experience in M&A and private equity transactional work
• Substantive experience with leveraged buyouts, growth capital investments, and other complex deal structures
• Demonstrated legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience at an Am Law 100 (or comparable) law firm highly preferred
• Ability to manage multiple transactions concurrently under tight deadlines

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to cross-border transactions or international deal structuring
• Familiarity with venture capital financings or startup ecosystems
• Strong interpersonal skills and team collaboration experience
• Comfort with direct client interaction and strategic business thinking

Legal Notice:

This job advertisement does not constitute a full or comprehensive description of the job from the client and is not representative of an offer of employment. This is an announcement for any qualified individual on behalf of a client. All information disseminated is owned by Percy Towers, LLC dba People Placers Staffing and may not be shared without express written consent from one of its authorized representatives. Salary and benefits details may vary and will be decided definitively during later stages of the interview process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all individuals who deem themselves qualified for the above role, regardless of their religion, country of origin, nationality, gender, sexuality, appearance, beliefs, or ideologies, to apply today!