M&A / Private Equity, Of Counsel Attorney (Off-Track)
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Counsel, M&A and Private Equity
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $445K – $510K
Experience: 9+ Years
A prestigious global law firm is seeking an experienced Counsel (9+ years PQE) to join its M&A and Private Equity practice in New York. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile cross-border transactions for clients across technology, healthcare, telecommunications, life sciences, and digital infrastructure sectors.
About the Role
The Counsel will provide strategic legal advice and representation on mergers, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, majority and minority investments, spinouts, take-privates, and corporate governance matters. This is a senior-level role with direct client engagement, team leadership, and active participation in business development.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise corporate clients, financial sponsors, and investors on complex M&A and private equity transactions
- Draft, negotiate, and review securities purchase agreements, merger agreements, operating agreements, guarantees, and governance documents
- Analyze sophisticated governance and investment structuring issues, including hostile takeovers and shareholder activism defense
- Counsel on cross-border and sector-specific deals in healthcare, digital infrastructure, datacenter, and cryptocurrency industries
- Lead and supervise associates at all levels, ensuring high-quality client deliverables
- Contribute to marketing initiatives, client pitches, and recruitment processes
Who You Are
- JD from an accredited U.S. law school
- Minimum 9 years’ experience in M&A and/or private equity at a top-tier law firm
- Extensive experience in cross-border corporate transactions, capital markets work, and private equity investments
- Demonstrated expertise in healthcare, technology, life sciences, and telecommunications sectors
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and client relationship management skills
- Admitted to practice law in New York
Compensation & Benefits
Bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to lead and shape high-value domestic and international transactions
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Posted 18 Sep 2025 by Freddie Stroud, Director · Corporate & Real Estate
Salary:
$445K – $510K
Location:
New York
Discipline:
Corporate & M&A
Job Code:
Counsel – M&A and Private Equity
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