Corporate - M&A Attorney / Corporate - Private Equity Attorney / Finance - Structured Finance Attorney in Uniondale, NY

Law Firm

Uniondale, NY

Corporate - M&A Attorney / Corporate - Private Equity Attorney / Finance - Structured Finance Attorney in Uniondale, NY

Attorney

2-8 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate Attorney – M&A – Corporate

Job Responsibilities:
- Represent buyers and sellers in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions across various industries, including lower middle-market deals, private equity-backed transactions, and founder-led exits.
- Support independent sponsors, emerging managers, and private equity funds in platform and add-on acquisitions, as well as investment vehicle formation and capital raises.
- Draft and negotiate a wide range of corporate documents including stock and asset purchase agreements, operating agreements, investor rights agreements, and fund documents.
- Advise on general corporate matters, including entity formation, governance, compliance, and commercial agreements.
- Interact directly with clients, including founders, portfolio company executives, sponsors, and family offices.
- Demonstrate strong drafting, project management, and communication skills.
- Experience with private equity transactions and/or fund formation is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Structured finance experience is also beneficial.
- Ability to work efficiently in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience Information:
- The candidate must be admitted and in good standing in New York; admission to the New Jersey bar is a plus but not required.
- The position requires 2–8 years of relevant experience in M&A and general corporate law.

Salary Information:
- The law firm offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
- The salary range for this role is $175,000 to $225,000. The actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

The law firm is seeking a mid to senior level corporate associate (class years 2016–2022) to join its growing Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity and Financial Sponsors practice groups. The associate will work closely with the chairs of the M&A practice and handle a mix of private equity transactions, traditional M&A, and general corporate matters. This position can be located in either the Uniondale, Long Island, or New York City offices.

The law firm values its professional staff as they play a key role in the firm’s continued growth and success. The firm looks forward to adding a proactive and motivated member to its team. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The law firm is a full-service law firm that has been serving clients since 1850, providing the highest quality services while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and a dynamic and collegial work environment for attorneys, paralegals, and staff.