Mergers and Acquisitions ? Corporate Partner

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Uniondale, NY

Mergers and Acquisitions ? Corporate Partner

Partner

3-20 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Mergers and Acquisitions – Corporate Partner

Job Overview:
A well-regarded law firm in Uniondale, NY is expanding its transactional practice and seeking a seasoned legal partner to join its Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity group. This leadership-level role is geared toward an attorney with a portable book of business and the experience to manage complex deals involving buyers, sellers, and investors. The selected individual will collaborate with a dynamic team and interface directly with key stakeholders across various sectors and investment strategies.

Duties:

• Represent clients in a variety of corporate transactions, particularly mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures

• Advise private equity firms, family offices, and independent sponsors on structuring, negotiating, and closing investment deals

• Manage capital raises, fund formation, and related entity structuring

• Draft, negotiate, and review key transactional documents, including purchase agreements, operating agreements, and investor documentation

• Provide ongoing legal guidance on governance, compliance, and corporate operations

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business executives, founders, sponsors, and other stakeholders

• Oversee junior attorneys and manage deal teams in fast-paced environments

• Contribute to business development and client relationship management initiatives

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in corporate law, specifically in mergers & acquisitions and private equity transactions

• Established portable book of business of at least $500,000

• Deep understanding of transaction structures, financing arrangements, and due diligence processes

• Proven track record managing complex legal matters independently and collaboratively

• Strong drafting, communication, and client-facing skills

• Familiarity with fund formation or structured finance is advantageous but not mandatory

• Must be admitted to practice in New York; admission in New Jersey is beneficial

Education:

• Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited . law school

Certifications:

• Active and good standing with the New York State Bar

• Additional bar memberships, such as New Jersey, are a plus

Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage concurrent transactions

• Business-minded approach with the ability to align legal advice with strategic goals

• Superior negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills

• High proficiency in corporate drafting and transactional documentation

• Ability to lead and mentor legal teams in a collaborative setting

Job Location:

• Uniondale, NY (in-office setting)

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement savings plan with firm contributions

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

• Continuing legal education support and professional development resources

• Opportunities for partnership-level leadership and firm-wide committee involvement

• Dynamic and collegial work environment with long-standing institutional clients