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AmLaw 25 Firm – NYC or Boston
Top-Tier Corporate Practice | Strong Partnership Path | High-End Public Company Work
A leading AmLaw 25 firm is seeking a 4-8 year Public M&A associate to join its highly ranked corporate group in New York or Boston. The team handles complex, high-profile transactions for an exceptional public-company client base. The group is known for both sell-side and buy-side public M&A, with a particular emphasis on sophisticated, high-value deal work.
- Career progression: The group has an excellent track record of promoting ambitious associates to partner. Several recent lateral hires from V10 firms have successfully advanced within the partnership track.
- Outstanding client roster: Work with industry-leading public companies across multiple sectors.
- High-impact work: Consistently ranked at the top of the market for public M&A matters, including complex and novel deal structures.
- Balanced, human culture: Known for a friendly, respectful environment with genuine mentorship and hands-on partner engagement.
- Lean teams & real responsibility: Associates gain meaningful responsibility and visibility from day one.
- Flexibility: Position may sit in New York or Boston, depending on candidate preference.
Ideal Candidate:
- 4–8 years of broad public M&A experience from a top corporate practice
- Strong experience with public company deal work (sell-side preferred; buy-side also welcome)
- Excellent drafting, deal management, and client-facing skills
- Team-oriented mindset and strong interest in long-term growth within a leading practice
If you’d like a confidential conversation about this role or want to learn more about the team, feel free to reach out.
Salary : $310,000 - $500,000
