MampA Associate Attorney

Profile

Job Overview: A highly reputable law firm is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate with 6-8 years of experience to join their M&A team. The role involves working on complex and high-profile transactions, primarily in the technology and life sciences sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading M&A deals, drafting transaction agreements, managing client relationships, and overseeing the work of junior associates. The role is focused exclusively on mergers and acquisitions, offering an opportunity to work on cutting-edge strategic transactions.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Lead M&A transactions, including public and private company deals
• Draft and negotiate definitive transaction agreements
• Supervise and mentor junior M&A associates
• Coordinate with subject matter experts throughout the transaction process
• Manage client relationships and provide strategic legal guidance
• Lead negotiations with transaction counterparties
• Oversee all aspects of strategic transactions from inception to completion

Requirements:

• 6-8 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions or strategic transactions
• Proven experience as a lead associate on M&A transactions
• Strong background in drafting and negotiating transaction agreements
• Experience managing and supervising junior associates
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex negotiations and manage client relationships

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active membership in the Bar of the state where the candidate will be based (New York, California, or Washington) or eligibility for admission

Skills:

• Superior academic credentials
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills
• High-level drafting and negotiation capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• Discretionary merit bonuses
• Monthly wellness reimbursements
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support, including virtual counseling
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children up to age 26
• Family-building benefits, including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
• Paid parental leave
• Parenting support concierge and telemedicine services
• Parents and caregivers resource group
• Career coaching for working parents
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare services
• Tutoring and college coaching for older children
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care insurance
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
• Voluntary ID theft protection and pet insurance
• Medicare consulting services
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306