Pay: $260,000.00 - $390,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected law firm handling sophisticated mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions for prominent business clients.
• Work on exciting, high-value deals involving business acquisitions, mergers, leveraged buyouts, and corporate investments.
• Gain meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and opportunities to develop your transactional expertise.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys who value initiative, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, and discretionary bonus opportunities.

Location

New York, NY — Hybrid. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work combined with in-person collaboration with an accomplished corporate legal team in New York City.

Compensation: $260,000 to $390,000 annually, based on experience, plus discretionary bonus eligibility.

Note

Applicants must be admitted to the New York Bar and have 2+ years of mergers and acquisitions or private equity transactional experience, including work on private company acquisitions, mergers, leveraged buyouts, or other corporate M&A transactions.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established law firm advising sophisticated businesses, investors, and financial sponsors on complex legal and commercial matters. Our team combines exceptional legal talent with a practical, collaborative approach to delivering outstanding results. We believe in empowering our attorneys with meaningful work, strong professional relationships, and opportunities to build rewarding careers.

Job Description

We're seeking a talented Private Equity / M&A Associate Attorney to join our New York corporate team and play an important role in sophisticated business transactions.

• Represent businesses, investors, and financial sponsors in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity transactions.
• Assist with private company acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, corporate investments, and other strategic transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Conduct legal due diligence, identify transaction risks, and help structure complex deals.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and other practice groups to manage transactions from negotiation through closing.
• Provide practical legal guidance to help clients achieve their business and investment objectives.

Qualifications

• Active New York Bar admission required.
• 2+ years of mergers and acquisitions or private equity transactional experience.
• Experience handling private company acquisitions, mergers, leveraged buyouts, or other corporate M&A transactions.
• Strong transactional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Experience representing private equity sponsors or handling sophisticated middle-market transactions is highly valued.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer an exciting opportunity to grow your career while working alongside accomplished attorneys on sophisticated, high-impact transactions. You'll gain meaningful responsibility, expand your legal expertise, and build strong relationships with colleagues and clients.

With competitive compensation, hybrid flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team that values your contributions, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact.

Ready to take the next step in your private equity and M&A career? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: NY bar license. 2+ years of mergers and acquisitions or private equity transactional exp. Must have worked on private company acquisitions, mergers, leveraged buyouts, or other corporate M&A transactions.

• Required Years as Associate: 2+ years of mergers and acquisitions or private equity transactional experience.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 
• 3rd–4th year $260K–$310K;
• 5th–6th year $365K–$390K. Second-year compensation requires confirmation.

Submission Email:

• Submissions: Apply via the careers page using the candidate self-apply link.
• Upload PDFs only (no Word docs).
• Complete all required fields and attach necessary documents.
• List Orion Placement as the source and include Jon’s name/email as the contact.

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established international law firm hiring a Private Equity/M&A Associate in NYC. Handles sophisticated acquisitions, mergers, leveraged buyouts, and corporate transactions. Hybrid, NY Bar required, 2+ years of M&A or private equity transactional experience.

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