Associate Attorney - Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions

Lippes Mathias LLP • Rochester, NY

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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 associate will work directly with clients such as middle-market private equity firms, independent sponsors, private companies, family offices, and other investment groups, and will receive training and guidance in a collegial, team-oriented environment.

Depending on seniority, the role may involve company purchases and sales, private-company investments, securities offerings, general corporate transactions, and corporate governance. The successful candidate must have private-company M&A experience, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and serving as second chair on deals by running key aspects under partner or counsel supervision.

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 the candidate’s 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.
• Strong analytical, communication, legal advocacy, and writing skills.
• Self-starter able to manage 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.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on sophisticated lower-middle-market private equity and mergers and acquisitions transactions.
• Work directly with private equity firms, independent sponsors, private companies, family offices, and other investment groups.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements for private-company M&A transactions.
• Serve as second chair on deals and run key aspects under the supervision of a partner or counsel.
• 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.
• Develop client relationships and work toward building business over time.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and year-end bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 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.
• Associate development through Wayfinder Academy, regular feedback meetings, and an attorney mentorship program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree