The People Of: Professional Services · 6 hours ago
Mergers and Acquisitions Associate
The People Of is a nationally respected corporate practice seeking a mid-level Corporate M&A Associate Attorney to join its Mergers & Acquisitions group in New York. The role involves working on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, providing meaningful client interaction, and collaborating with various disciplines while taking ownership of significant portions of deals.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate core transaction documents, including LOIs, asset and stock purchase agreements, and merger agreements
Manage and coordinate due diligence processes, including review of contracts, corporate records, and regulatory materials
Collaborate with colleagues across tax, regulatory, finance, and litigation disciplines on transaction-related issues
Participate in client meetings and calls, providing thoughtful analysis and practical solutions
Support deal closings, including preparation of closing deliverables and post-closing matters
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school
Admission to the New York (or willingness to obtain admission promptly)
4–6 years of substantive M&A and general corporate experience at a law firm
Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, team-oriented practice
Confidence working directly with clients and senior attorneys
Preferred
Cross-border transactions
Private equity–backed deals
Benefits
Strong support for professional development and long-term career growth
Company
The People Of: Professional Services
The People Of: Professional Services specializes in executive search within the legal sector across the United States.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase