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M&A & Corporate Counsel
We are looking for an experienced and driven M& A & Corporate Counsel to join our legal team in New York, New York. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the company’s growth through strategic acquisitions and complex commercial projects. This position offers the opportunity to engage directly with senior leadership while managing high-stakes transactions and providing expert legal counsel.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead negotiations and draft key documents for M& A transactions, including purchase agreements, letters of intent, term sheets, and closing documentation.<br>• Oversee all aspects of legal due diligence processes and support post-closing integration efforts.<br>• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of corporate and commercial agreements, such as joint ventures, non-disclosure agreements, and vendor or customer contracts.<br>• Provide legal advice on matters related to corporate governance, financing, and insurance regulations.<br>• Partner with internal business units and stakeholders to align legal strategies with organizational objectives.<br>• Collaborate with deal teams and subject matter experts to ensure legal documentation meets both legal and commercial priorities.<br>• Engage frequently and effectively with senior leadership to provide strategic legal counsel and guidance.<br>• Manage and prioritize multiple transactions and legal projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a top-tier law school and active admission to the bar.<br>• 4–8 years of legal experience, including at least 2–3 years in a law firm and subsequent in-house legal experience.<br>• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, and commercial agreements.<br>• Demonstrated ability to interact confidently with senior executives and provide sound legal advice.<br>• Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of handling multiple transactions simultaneously.<br>• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strategic and collaborative approach.<br>• High emotional intelligence and the ability to adapt to a fast-moving, high-performance environment.<br>• Proven track record of managing complex legal matters with sound judgment and attention to detail.
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  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 225000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced and driven M& A & Corporate Counsel to join our legal team in New York, New York. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the company’s growth through strategic acquisitions and complex commercial projects. This position offers the opportunity to engage directly with senior leadership while managing high-stakes transactions and providing expert legal counsel.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead negotiations and draft key documents for M& A transactions, including purchase agreements, letters of intent, term sheets, and closing documentation.<br>• Oversee all aspects of legal due diligence processes and support post-closing integration efforts.<br>• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of corporate and commercial agreements, such as joint ventures, non-disclosure agreements, and vendor or customer contracts.<br>• Provide legal advice on matters related to corporate governance, financing, and insurance regulations.<br>• Partner with internal business units and stakeholders to align legal strategies with organizational objectives.<br>• Collaborate with deal teams and subject matter experts to ensure legal documentation meets both legal and commercial priorities.<br>• Engage frequently and effectively with senior leadership to provide strategic legal counsel and guidance.<br>• Manage and prioritize multiple transactions and legal projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • 2025-10-20T15:39:41Z

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