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Associate Lawyer, M&A

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M&A Associate – International Firm
New York

About Us

Our client is a top-tier international law firm advising leading private equity sponsors, institutional investors, and portfolio companies on complex, high-value transactions across the United States and globally.

Responsibilities
  • Advise private equity sponsors, institutional investors, and portfolio companies on buyout transactions, add-on acquisitions, co-investments, joint ventures, and co-sponsor transactions
  • Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documentation across the full lifecycle of private equity and M&A deals
  • Take a hands-on role in managing transactions, with increasing autonomy and responsibility
  • Coordinate with opposing counsel, clients, and internal deal teams to drive transactions forward efficiently
  • Provide strategic and practical legal advice tailored to client objectives
  • Collaborate closely with partners and associates in a team-oriented, high-performance environment

Job Details
  • Full-time associate position based in New York City
  • Part of a busy, sophisticated corporate group with a strong private equity focus
  • High level of responsibility and client exposure for mid-level associates
  • Collaborative culture with high expectations and strong professional standards
  • Market compensation consistent with top New York firms

Requirements

  • Approximately 4 years of U.S. transactional experience in a law firm setting
  • Significant experience in private equity and M&A transactions
  • Demonstrated ability to manage deals with limited supervision
  • Strong judgment, attention to detail, and commercial awareness
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Member in good standing of the New York Bar

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