New York City | Hybrid

Public Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$310,000 – $390,000

A premier global law firm is seeking a Public Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join its New York office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing public companies, boards of directors, special committees, private equity sponsors, and strategic acquirers in sophisticated domestic and cross-border public company transactions.

Ideal Background

• 3–6 years of public company M&A and corporate transactional experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience representing public companies, boards of directors, special committees, strategic buyers, and financial advisors in complex mergers and acquisitions

• Experience handling public company acquisitions, mergers, tender offers, carve-outs, divestitures, and other strategic corporate transactions on both the buy-side and sell-side

• Experience advising clients on federal securities laws, SEC reporting obligations, corporate governance matters, disclosure requirements, and stock exchange rules

• Experience drafting and negotiating merger agreements, purchase agreements, confidentiality agreements, disclosure schedules, proxy statements, transaction documents, and related corporate governance materials

• Experience conducting legal due diligence, managing transaction workstreams, coordinating closings, and collaborating with multidisciplinary deal teams

• Experience representing clients in the technology, life sciences, financial services, or real estate industries is a plus

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to independently manage substantial portions of sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• New York bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Premier Global Mergers & Acquisitions platform

✅ Sophisticated public company M&A and strategic transactions

✅ Opportunity to advise industry-leading public companies across the technology, life sciences, real estate, and financial services sectors

✅ Significant client interaction and early responsibility on headline-making transactions

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174