New York M&A Associate

Job Summary

To support a growing practice, the full-time New York M&A Associate will manage and close buy-side and sell-side deals while overseeing corporate work for clients, including venture financings and governance, in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities

• Own transactions by drafting and negotiating deal-related documents such as purchase agreements and merger agreements
• Drive diligence and closings by managing timelines, coordinating workstreams, and resolving issues
• Advise clients on deal structure, risk, and trade-offs while supervising junior attorneys and improving service delivery

Required qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (NY admission preferred)
• 4+ years of experience at a top Big Law firm with 3+ years focused on M&A for private companies
• Expertise in drafting SPAs, APAs, merger agreements, and related documents
• Strong project management skills and experience navigating various deal structures
• Familiarity with cap table tools and data rooms; RWI experience preferred