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M&A Associate

AttorneyAttorneyFull TimeRemoteTeam 11-50Since 2012H1B SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

New York

Posted

145 days ago

Salary

$150K - $165K / year

Professional Certificate4 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Own transactions end-to-end: Draft/negotiate deal related documents such as LOIs, purchase agreements (stock/asset), merger agreements, disclosure schedules, ancillaries, earn-outs, rollover equity, TSA, and joinders. • Drive diligence and closings: Scope diligence, coordinate workstreams, manage timelines, clear issues, and run clean closings. • Be the practical voice in the room: Advise clients on structure, risk, and trade-offs—grounded in deal reality and growth goals. • Support the full company lifecycle: Venture rounds (SAFEs/convertibles/Series docs), restructurings, equity plan updates, commercial contracts (SaaS/MSA/DPA), and governance. • Lead with ownership: Supervise junior attorneys/paralegals, standardize templates/playbooks, and improve how we deliver world-class service. • Grow relationships: Serve as outside “in-house” counsel for recurring clients; help with thought leadership and BD when it aligns with your interests.

Job Requirements

Background: J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (NY admission or eligibility preferred).
Experience: 4+ years at a top Big Law firm (AmLaw or equivalent) with 3+ years focused on M&A for private companies (tech/VC environment a plus).
Expert drafting in SPAs/APAs/merger agreements, reps & warranties, indemnities, baskets/caps, earn-outs, RWI, and post-close covenants.
Exposure to, and the ability to navigate, a wide range of deal structures preferred.
Strong project management across cross-functional teams; clear, concise client comms.
Style: Business-first, founder-friendly, bias to action, crisp judgment, low-ego collaborator.
Exposure to tax, IP, privacy, employment, or regulatory issues common in tech deals preferred.
Comfort with cap table tools and data rooms; RWI experience preferred.