3rd - 7th year M&A Associate (V-15 firm)

An accomplished and driven M&A Associate with 3-7 years of experience advising on high-value corporate transactions, currently practicing at a top-tier international law firm based in New York. This attorney has developed significant expertise in representing public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and financial institutions across a wide range of domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions. With a strong foundation built at a firm recognized for its global M&A and private equity capabilities, this associate is comfortable leading key workstreams, negotiating core transaction documents, and managing complex deal processes across various industries, including technology, healthcare, energy, and financial services. Known for their commercial mindset, technical precision, and collaborative approach, this associate brings a strong sense of ownership to each deal. They are adept at working with multidisciplinary teams and interacting directly with clients, C-suite executives, and opposing counsel. Core Skills and Experience: * Extensive experience with buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, including complex structuring and cross-border elements. * Proficient in drafting and negotiating merger agreements, stock and asset purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and ancillary corporate documents. * Familiar with private equity sponsor representation, portfolio company investments, and exit transactions. * Strong working knowledge of Delaware corporate law, securities laws, and market terms for sophisticated deals. * Skilled in managing due diligence reviews, coordinating with tax, finance, antitrust, and regulatory specialists. * Comfortable mentoring junior associates and managing fast-moving, multi-stakeholder transactions. * Admitted to practice in New York. This associate is seeking continued professional growth within a high-performing M&A team, with opportunities to deepen their exposure to complex transactions, take on greater client responsibility, and collaborate with market-leading deal teams across industries.