Job Description

Job ID: 375890

Practice area:- Corporate - General,Corporate - M&A

Mid-Level Corporate M&A Attorney – High-End Transactions | New York, NY

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Top-tier Am Law firm in NYC seeks a mid-level Corporate M&A Attorney for its strategic transactions team. Work on sophisticated public and private deals with direct client interaction and cross-functional collaboration. Immediate impact in a high-performance legal environment.

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A leading Am Law firm with a strong presence in New York City is actively recruiting a Mid-Level Corporate M&A Attorney to join its Strategic Transactions Group. This opportunity offers involvement in sophisticated mergers and acquisitions for both public and private companies. The role promises high-level client exposure, deal leadership opportunities, and a culture that promotes legal excellence and professional advancement.

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📋 Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and manage due diligence for public and private M&A transactions

• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, merger documents, and confidentiality agreements

• Collaborate with tax, finance, compliance, and operations teams throughout the transaction lifecycle

• Counsel clients on structuring, risk management, and regulatory matters

• Coordinate with internal departments and external advisors to ensure transaction efficiency

• Draft legal memoranda, internal presentations, and legal opinions

• Stay informed of market trends and changes in corporate governance standards

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✅ Qualifications:

• 4–6 years of dedicated M&A experience at an Am Law 100 or comparable transactional firm

• Expertise in both public and private transactions, joint ventures, and corporate governance

• Strong drafting skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex deal components independently

• Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school

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🏛️ Culture & Firm Appeal:

This firm is consistently recognized among the top corporate practices nationwide and is renowned for its deal sophistication, client base, and associate development. The New York office is collaborative and high-performing, with attorneys appreciating the balance of autonomy and mentorship. The firm supports professional growth through CLE opportunities, active client engagement, and a strong pipeline for advancement.

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💎 Why This Role Is Unique:

This is a prime opportunity for an M&A attorney looking to take a leadership role on complex, high-value deals. The role provides unmatched exposure to influential clients, cross-border transactions, and fast-track potential within a nationally ranked practice group. Ideal for attorneys from high-volume firms seeking greater deal ownership and strategic influence.

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This law firm has an office in New York that provides legal services and advice on intellectual property matters, with a special focus on patent and other proprietary rights arising within the field of the Life Sciences. Attorneys provide high quality legal representation and creative solutions in bankruptcy and business restructuring, business and securities litigation, capital markets, finance, M&A, and white collar defense. The firm also specializes in health care, private equity, hedge funds, intellectual property, healthcare, and tax law. Clients include New York-based financial and business leaders. This office has a great atmosphere and offers competitive salaries. Pro bono work is also encouraged.

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