M&A & Corporate Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and driven M& A & Corporate Counsel to join our legal team in New York, New York. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the company’s growth through strategic acquisitions and complex commercial projects. This position offers the opportunity to engage directly with senior leadership while managing high-stakes transactions and providing expert legal counsel.

Responsibilities :

• Lead negotiations and draft key documents for M& A transactions, including purchase agreements, letters of intent, term sheets, and closing documentation.
• Oversee all aspects of legal due diligence processes and support post-closing integration efforts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of corporate and commercial agreements, such as joint ventures, non-disclosure agreements, and vendor or customer contracts.
• Provide legal advice on matters related to corporate governance, financing, and insurance regulations.
• Partner with internal business units and stakeholders to align legal strategies with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with deal teams and subject matter experts to ensure legal documentation meets both legal and commercial priorities.
• Engage frequently and effectively with senior leadership to provide strategic legal counsel and guidance.
• Manage and prioritize multiple transactions and legal projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a top-tier law school and active admission to the bar.
• 4–8 years of legal experience, including at least 2–3 years in a law firm and subsequent in-house legal experience.
• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, and commercial agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to interact confidently with senior executives and provide sound legal advice.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of handling multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strategic and collaborative approach.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to adapt to a fast-moving, high-performance environment.
• Proven track record of managing complex legal matters with sound judgment and attention to detail.