Associate Attorney - Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions

Lippes Mathias LLP•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

Lippes Mathias is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3–8+ years of corporate transactional experience to join its Corporate, Private Equity, and Mergers & Acquisitions practice groups. The firm's Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions team focuses on the lower middle market and advises clients, including private equity firms and independent sponsors, on sophisticated transactions. The team provides business-oriented, risk-adjusted legal advice to help clients accomplish their goals and close deals. Depending on seniority, the attorney should have experience working on purchases and/or sales of companies, private company investments, securities offerings, general corporate transactions, and corporate governance. The selected candidate will work directly with clients, including middle-market private equity firms, independent sponsors, private companies, family offices, and other investment groups. The role offers a collegial, team-oriented environment with training and guidance to support professional development. Candidates must have private company M&A experience, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and serving as second chair on a deal by running key aspects under the supervision of a partner or counsel. The firm prefers candidates to work in its Buffalo or Rochester, New York; Jacksonville or Tampa, Florida; or West Palm Beach, Florida offices. Remote and/or hybrid arrangements may be considered based on the candidate's seniority and experience. The firm describes its culture as supportive and collaborative and provides associate development through its Wayfinder Academy, regular check-ins with the director of engagement, and an attorney mentorship program.

Requirements

3–8+ years of corporate transactional experience.
Experience in private company M&A, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements.
Experience acting as second chair on a deal and running key aspects under the supervision of a partner or counsel.
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Admission to the New York State Bar or Florida bar.
Client-service orientation and desire to develop business over time.
Self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Strong legal advocacy and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with purchases and/or sales of companies, private company investments, securities offerings, general corporate transactions, and corporate governance.
Willingness to work in an office in Buffalo, Rochester, Jacksonville, Tampa, or West Palm Beach; remote and/or hybrid arrangements may be considered based on seniority and experience.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on sophisticated private equity and mergers and acquisitions transactions.
Work on the purchase and/or sale of companies, private company investments, securities offerings, general corporate transactions, and corporate governance, as appropriate to seniority.
Draft and negotiate purchase agreements for private company M&A transactions.
Run key aspects of deals as second chair under the supervision of a partner or counsel.
Work directly with clients, including private equity firms, independent sponsors, private companies, family offices, and other investment groups.
Manage multiple matters and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.