Partner - M&A

Job Title: Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions Associate
Location: New York, NY
Practice Area: Corporate – Mergers & Acquisitions

Overview
A leading international law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its New York-based M&A practice. The team advises public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and strategic investors on a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, and strategic investments

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including merger agreements, stock and asset purchase agreements, and ancillary agreements

• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate with specialist teams (e.g., tax, antitrust, finance, employment)

• Support transaction execution from initial structuring through signing and closing

• Assist with public company transactions, including those involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting and disclosure requirements

• Advise on corporate governance matters and general corporate issues

• Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, and internal stakeholders in fast-paced deal environments

• Supervise junior associates and manage deal workstreams

Candidate Profile

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to the New York bar

• Typically 3–5 years of experience in M&A and general corporate transactions at a leading law firm

• Strong experience drafting and negotiating principal transaction documents

• Familiarity with public and private M&A, including knowledge of relevant securities laws and market practice

• Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously

• Commercially minded with strong client service orientation

What the Firm Offers

• Exposure to high-profile, complex domestic and cross-border transactions

• A collaborative and collegial team environment with strong partner engagement

• Opportunities for meaningful responsibility and client interaction

• Competitive compensation consistent with top-tier New York market firms

• Clear path for professional growth and advancement

How to apply:

Send your CV and cover letter to jasmin@rosemorerecruitment.com