New York Licensed M&A Attorney

Job Summary

Serving as the lead M&A deal attorney, the full-time New York Licensed M&A Attorney will support the Corporate Development department by managing U.S. and international transactions, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents, conducting legal due diligence, and collaborating with various specialists in a remote work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate definitive transaction documents, including sale and purchase agreements and confidentiality agreements
• Conduct legal due diligence on target companies and summarize findings for the Corporate Development department
• Coordinate and oversee the work of outside M&A counsel while providing legal advice on Corporate Development matters

Required qualifications

• At least five years of experience in mergers and acquisitions
• Undergraduate and J.D. degrees from well-recognized institutions
• Top law firm experience focused on public and private M&A transactions
• Diverse M&A transactional experience with a deep understanding of the end-to-end M&A process
• Strong project-management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team