Retail Options, Executive Search

Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

About the position

A top-tier corporate legal team is seeking an M&A associate attorney with at least five years of experience in cross-border corporate transactions to join its New York office. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with partners on high-profile international deals, advising global clients on mergers, acquisitions, greenfield investments, and corporate structuring.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work on complex cross-border M&A and corporate transactions, with a particular focus on China-related matters
  • Advise clients on greenfield investments, economic development projects, and private equity transactions
  • Draft and negotiate transactional documents and manage deal execution
  • Oversee due diligence and compliance matters related to international corporate transactions
  • Collaborate with multinational corporations and investment entities on market-entry strategies

 

Qualifications:

  • Licensed to practice in New York (or equivalent U.S. jurisdictions)
  • 5+ years of experience in corporate M&A, with an emphasis on cross-border transactions and Chinese investment matters
  • Background at a large international law firm or top-tier Chinese law firm with an international focus
  • Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English
  • Strong drafting, analytical, and project management skills
  • Experience working with PRC-based companies and U.S.-China corporate matters
  • J.D. or LL.M. from a U.S. law school, with additional experience in PRC law a plus

 

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary range for New York applicants: $325,000 - $375,000, based on experience
  • Option for a lower billable-hours track with proportional salary adjustment
  • Comprehensive benefits, including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • 401(k) retirement savings plan
    • Paid parental leave (up to 15 weeks)
    • Flexible time off and paid holidays
    • Professional development and relocation assistance (where applicable)

 

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on sophisticated cross-border transactions in a fast-paced, collaborative legal environment.

Place of work

Retail Options, Executive Search
New York
United States of America

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  • New York City
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  • Manhattan
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  • East New York



Job ID: 9523797 / Ref: 24587313fe5028ac7b8eef5664a97b01

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