Corporate Development Associate

Soul Equity Solutions•New York, NY

11d

About The Position

A fast-growing, PE-backed technology-enabled legal services platform needs a Manager of M&A. This company is operating across the full dispute lifecycle including e-filing, service of process, dispute management, and appellate services. Having built a strong national footprint, they are now accelerating growth through acquisition. They are looking for a sharp, execution-focused M&A Manager to sit at the center of that strategy. You'll own the deal process end-to-end, from pipeline development to close, and play a meaningful role in post-close integration. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and the PE sponsor.

Requirements

2–3+ years in M&A, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.
Hands-on experience with the full deal process — diligence, modeling, negotiation, integration.
Strong financial modeling skills; advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
Excellent communicator who can work across functions and with senior stakeholders.
Strategic thinker who translates insights into action.
High integrity; comfortable managing sensitive, confidential information.
Bachelor's in finance, business, or related field

Nice To Haves

MBA a plus.
Background in professional services or experience with high-volume M&A is a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive deal execution from sourcing through close - diligence, valuation, modeling, negotiation.
Build and maintain a robust M&A pipeline; track market trends and identify strategic targets.
Own financial models and valuation analyses that inform go/no-go decisions.
Lead post-close integration workstreams and coordinate cross-functionally to deliver results.
Partner with senior leadership and the PE sponsor to shape and execute M&A strategy.
Handle confidential deal information with discretion and professionalism.