Mid-Level to Senior M&A Associate – Global Transactions Practice | New York, NY- 391336

Job ID: 391336

Practice area:- Corporate - M&A

Keywords:- corporate governance,entity formation,shareholder agreements,corporate resolutions,board counsel,SEC filings,corporate compliance,business formation,

Mid-Level to Senior M&A Associate – Global Transactions Practice | New York, NY

A prestigious international law firm is seeking mid-level and senior associates to join its Mergers & Acquisitions practice in New York. This opportunity offers exposure to complex, cross-border deals involving Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and private equity funds.

This law firm has offices in Frankfurt, Seoul, New York, Moscow, Rome, Brussels, Abu Dhabi, Beijing, London, Cologne, Sao Paulo, Washington, Buenos Aires, and Milan. The firm was established in the late 1940s and its practice areas include information technology, metals and mining, sovereign government and international institutions, banking and financial, airlines, aviation and aerospace, energy, manufacturing and industrial services, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, pulp and paper, construction and infrastructure, and metals and mining.

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About the Opportunity

This opportunity is with a globally recognized Am Law firm renowned for its cutting-edge transactional practice. With offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, the firm handles some of the world’s most sophisticated M&A deals. Associates in this practice work closely with top-tier partners and international teams, gaining hands-on experience in multijurisdictional mergers, divestitures, and joint ventures across a wide array of industries including energy, technology, manufacturing, and finance.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage due diligence processes for acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.

• Draft and negotiate ancillary and core transaction documents, including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and joint venture contracts.

• Interface directly with clients, opposing counsel, and internal cross-practice teams.

• Collaborate with colleagues across offices to coordinate global deal execution.

• Provide strategic counsel on deal structure, risk management, and regulatory issues.

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Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• 3–6 years of substantive M&A experience from a top-tier law firm.

• Admission to the New York Bar.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions and competing priorities.

• Excellent client communication and teamwork abilities.

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This international firm combines the resources of a large global platform with the collegiality of a close-knit transactional team. Known for its collaborative culture and client-focused approach, it provides attorneys with opportunities for international mobility and cross-border exposure. The firm’s M&A group is consistently ranked among the best worldwide and is lauded for innovation, mentorship, and professional development.

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Why This Role Is Unique

This position offers attorneys the chance to work on marquee global transactions while building a strong foundation in both domestic and international deal-making. You’ll gain direct partner mentorship, global client exposure, and a path toward partnership within a high-performing, globally integrated firm.

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