Associate Attorney Job at BCL Legal, New York, NY

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  • BCL Legal
  • New York, NY

Job Description

A Vault top-30 law firm with a leading corporate practice is seeking a highly qualified Mergers & Acquisitions Associate with 3 to 6 years of experience to join its New York office. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling sophisticated M&A transactions, particularly in private equity and strategic acquisitions, across a range of industries.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside market-leading partners and a collaborative team on high-profile domestic and cross-border deals. The position is ideal for a motivated associate seeking strong mentorship, significant client interaction, and complex deal experience within a dynamic and supportive firm culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise private equity sponsors, public and private companies, and institutional investors on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other complex corporate transactions.
  • Draft and negotiate key transaction documents, including purchase agreements, merger agreements, shareholder agreements, and other ancillary contracts.
  • Oversee and coordinate due diligence processes.
  • Provide strategic guidance on deal structuring and execution.
  • Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups, including tax, finance, antitrust, and regulatory.

Qualifications:

  • J.D. from a top-tier law school.
  • Admitted to practice in New York or eligible for admission.
  • 3–6 years of M&A experience at a leading law firm.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage significant aspects of transactions with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Strong academic and professional credentials.

Preferred Attributes:

  • Experience working with private equity sponsors is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with cross-border transactions and international deal structuring is a plus.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Firm Overview:

The firm is recognized for its premier M&A, private equity, and transactional practices and is consistently ranked among the top firms for both deal volume and complexity. Associates benefit from a team-oriented environment, robust professional development programs, and exposure to high-profile clients and matters.

Job Tags

Private practice, Work at office,

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