Associate Attorney - Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions

Lippes Mathias LLP•Town of Penfield, NY

3d•$125,000 - $170,000

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 team focuses on lower-middle-market transactions and advises clients—including private equity firms and independent sponsors—on sophisticated deals, providing business-oriented, risk-adjusted legal advice. The attorney will work directly with clients such as middle-market private equity firms, independent sponsors, private companies, family offices, and other investment groups. The successful candidate will join a collegial, team-oriented environment with training and guidance to develop professional skills. The role requires private-company M&A experience, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and serving as second chair on a deal, running key aspects under the supervision of a partner or counsel. Depending on seniority, experience may include company purchases and sales, private-company investments, securities offerings, general corporate transactions, and corporate governance. The firm offers associate development through its Wayfinder Academy, regular feedback meetings with the director of engagement, and an attorney mentorship program. The preferred office locations are Buffalo or Rochester, New York, and Jacksonville, Tampa, or West Palm Beach, Florida; remote or hybrid arrangements may be considered based on seniority and experience.

Requirements

3–8+ years of corporate transactional experience.
Experience with private-company M&A, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements.
Experience acting as second chair on a deal and running key aspects under partner or counsel supervision.
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, comfortable managing multiple matters simultaneously.
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 sales of companies, private-company investments, securities offerings, general corporate transactions, or corporate governance, depending on seniority.
Preference for being in the office in Buffalo or Rochester, New York, or Jacksonville, Tampa, or West Palm Beach, Florida; remote or hybrid arrangements may be considered based on seniority and experience.

Responsibilities

Work on private-company mergers and acquisitions, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements.
Serve as second chair on deals and run key aspects 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.
Depending on seniority, work on company purchases and sales, private-company investments, securities offerings, general corporate transactions, and corporate governance.
Manage multiple matters, competing priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Provide client service and develop business over time.

Benefits

Competitive pay and year-end bonus opportunity.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first month.
Immediate eligibility for a 401(k) and profit-sharing plan.
Paid parental leave.
Firm-paid long-term disability.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Firm-arranged parking for roles at downtown locations.
Complimentary snacks and beverages in the break room.
Wayfinder Academy associate development program.
Mentorship program and regular feedback meetings with the director of engagement.