Mid-Level Corporate Associate — PE & M&A

Rheaction•New York, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

A well-established national law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Corporate Associate for its sophisticated corporate transactional practice. The associate will work on private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic transactions, with responsibility for managing complex deals and advising business clients. The role offers meaningful client exposure, hands-on transactional work, and professional growth within a collaborative legal team. The position is based in New York, NY, with a hybrid schedule requiring three days in the office. It is full-time and offers a base salary of $250,000–$290,000 plus performance bonuses.

Requirements

4–7 years of corporate transactional experience, with significant private equity and M&A exposure.
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
Admission to the New York Bar or eligibility for admission.
Demonstrated experience managing meaningful components of transactions through closing.
Strong drafting, negotiation, due diligence, and deal execution skills.
Ability to articulate specific transaction experience, including deal sizes, responsibilities, and outcomes.
Excellent academic credentials, legal writing, and communication skills.
Strong professional judgment, client-service orientation, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Represent private equity sponsors, strategic investors, and corporate clients in M&A and other transactional matters.
Manage transactions from initial structuring and negotiation through due diligence, documentation, and closing.
Draft and negotiate purchase agreements and other complex corporate transaction documents.
Work directly with founders, executives, investors, and business owners.
Coordinate transaction teams, manage deal timelines, and oversee closing processes.
Collaborate with partners and other practice groups on sophisticated corporate matters.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships.