Retail Options, Executive Search

Corporate/M&A Senior Associate Attorney

About the position

Corporate/M&A – Senior Associate Attorney

Location: New York, NY

 

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 law firm with a nationally recognized Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) practice, is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team in New York. This position offers the opportunity to engage in sophisticated transactional work for a diverse range of clients, including private equity firms and strategic buyers.

 

Candidate Profile:

  • JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
  • Active Bar Admission in New York.
  • 5–7 years of substantive experience in corporate transactions and M&A work.
  • Demonstrated experience with private equity transactions is required.
  • Proficiency in domestic and cross-border purchase and sale transactions, strategic mergers, leveraged buyouts, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and corporate governance.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise clients on a variety of complex corporate transactions, including private equity deals, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents, including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and corporate governance documentation.
  • Support clients in corporate restructurings and strategic planning initiatives.
  • Manage aspects of cross-border transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and addressing jurisdictional challenges.
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships through regular interaction and strategic counsel.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address tax, regulatory, and other legal considerations.

 

Why Join Us?

This role is ideal for candidates seeking to advance their career in corporate law while benefiting from a supportive environment that prioritizes both professional excellence and work-life balance.
 
The firm is known for its collegial culture and dedication to professional growth, providing plentiful opportunities to work on high-profile, sophisticated transactions as well as the tools to enhance your skills and expertise. Associates are offered a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits suite, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, personal medical and parental leave, paid holidays, dependent and elder care support, concierge services, financial and physical well-being programs, personal health advocacy, and access to corporate discounts.

 

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript. 

Place of work

Retail Options, Executive Search
New York
United States of America

About the company

Relentless Talent Solutions, Powered by Innovation

We take a non-stop approach to talent acquisition by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, social media, a database of over 7 million candidates, and a team of recruiters spanning the United States, the Caribbean, and Canada.

In today’s shrinking talent pool, speed is critical—and that’s where we come in. As a boutique firm with a broad reach, we manage the entire hiring journey—from the first conversation to the moment your new hire walks through your door.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Geographic Expertise: We succeed where others struggle—finding top talent in challenging regions and remote markets.

  • Discreet & Strategic: From confidential searches to special projects, we handle sensitive assignments with professionalism and precision.

  • End-to-End Partnership: Our team acts as an extension of your company, fully immersing ourselves in your business culture and hiring needs.

Our Core Values

We Build Long-Term Relationships

We go beyond transactions to foster genuine, lasting partnerships.

We Are an Extension of Your Team

We invest the time to understand your goals, culture, and hiring challenges.

We Move Fast—And Smart

We deliver top-tier candidates swiftly and efficiently—the first time.

We Focus on Quality, Not Quantity

You receive carefully vetted talent, not stacks of résumés.

We Handle Every Detail

Reference checks? Already done. Every candidate we present is fully vetted and ready for the next step.

Relevant places near

  • New York City
  • Brooklyn
  • Queens
  • Manhattan
  • The Bronx
  • Newark
  • Jersey City
  • Jamaica
  • East Flatbush
  • East New York



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