Corporate / M&A Associate Attorney - AmLaw 100

Corporate M&A Associate Attorney with This opportunity is with a premier AmLaw 100 firm, consistently ranked among the top-performing and highest-grossing law firms in the U.S., with multi-billion-dollar annual revenue.

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Salary: $225,000 - $445,000 per year

A bit about us:

This opportunity is with a premier AmLaw 100 firm, consistently ranked among the top-performing and highest-grossing law firms in the U.S., with multi-billion-dollar annual revenue. The firm is regularly named to The American Lawyer's "A-List", a distinction reserved for firms demonstrating exceptional performance across financial strength, client service, and overall excellence.

Known for advising on market-leading, high-value transactions and bet-the-company matters, the firm operates with a highly selective hiring approach, targeting attorneys from top law schools and leading law firm platforms with demonstrated excellence and stable career progression.

Attorneys here benefit from lean deal teams, direct client interaction, and exposure to complex, high-profile work, alongside top-of-market compensation and a clear path for advancement within a performance-driven environment.

Why join us?

Base Salary: $225,000 - $435,000+ (commensurate with experience and class year; aligned with top-of-market NYC compensation scales)
Annual Bonus: Cravath-scale / performance-based bonus, with the ability to exceed standard bonus thresholds for high billable production
Sign-On Bonus: Available on a case-by-case basis for top-tier candidates

Additional Benefits Include:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with firm contribution
Generous paid time off + firm holidays
Paid parental leave and family planning benefits
Wellness programs and mental health resources
Professional development, CLE, and bar dues covered
Business development and mentorship support
Clear path to advancement within a high-performance, merit-driven structure

Job Details

Relevant experience can include any of the following, we are hiring on multiple sub practice areas:
M&A
Private Equity
Investment Funds
Capital Markets
Finance / Structured Finance
Infrastructure / Projects
Restructuring (transactional)
Life Sciences / Growth Companies

What we are looking for:
3-9 years of relevant experience specifically within corporate M&A
Background from top-tier law firms or highly regarded national/international platforms, with exposure to sophisticated, high-value matters
Strong academic credentials, ideally from a top law school or with demonstrated academic excellence
Proven experience handling complex, high-stakes work (no high-volume or small-file environments)
Stable tenure with a minimum of ~3 years at each firm (no frequent movement)
Polished, client-facing skillset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills, with experience working directly with partners and clients

What you will do:
Advise public and private companies, as well as private equity sponsors, on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions
Draft and negotiate purchase agreements and ancillary transaction documents
Manage deal execution and coordinate across internal practice groups
Work directly with clients on complex, high-value matters

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