Corporate/M&A Senior Associate Attorney - Pernini Legal, LLC
New York, NY
About the Job
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.
Source : Pernini Legal, LLC