Associate Attorney - Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions

Lippes Mathias LLP•Buffalo, 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, independent sponsors, private companies, family offices, and other investment groups—on sophisticated deals with business-oriented, risk-adjusted legal advice. The successful candidate will work directly with clients and become a key member of a collegial, team-oriented practice. The role includes handling private company M&A matters, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and serving as second chair on deals by running key aspects under the supervision of a partner or counsel. Depending on seniority, relevant experience may also include company purchases and sales, private company investments, securities offerings, general corporate transactions, and corporate governance. The firm provides training and guidance to support professional growth, including the Wayfinder Academy associate development program, mentorship, and regular opportunities to give feedback. The role is preferably based in Buffalo or Rochester, New York, or 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 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 the Florida Bar.
Client-service orientation and desire to develop business over time.
Self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills.
Comfort 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 company purchases and sales, private company investments, securities offerings, general corporate transactions, or corporate governance.
Willingness to work in the office in Buffalo, Rochester, Jacksonville, Tampa, or West Palm Beach; remote or hybrid arrangements may be considered based on seniority and experience.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on private equity and lower middle-market mergers and acquisitions transactions.
Draft and negotiate purchase agreements for private company M&A matters.
Run key aspects of deals as second chair 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.
Work directly with clients, including private equity firms, independent sponsors, private companies, family offices, and other investment groups.
Provide business-oriented, risk-adjusted legal advice to help clients accomplish their goals and close transactions.