Of Counsel Attorney M&A & Private Equity

Direct Counsel is seeking an Of Counsel attorney to join a premier Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity practice in New York. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior transactional attorney looking to take on a leadership role advising sophisticated corporate clients and private equity sponsors on high-profile transactions while enjoying significant client contact, autonomy, and responsibility.

The ideal candidate will have extensive M&A and private equity experience, strong deal management capabilities, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor on complex transactions from inception through closing.

• Advise corporate clients and private equity funds on a broad range of strategic transactions
• Lead and manage:
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Private equity investments
  • Minority investments
  • Strategic transactions
  • Corporate reorganizations
  • General corporate matters
• Draft and negotiate acquisition agreements and ancillary transaction documents
• Oversee transaction execution from letter of intent through closing
• Manage legal due diligence, transaction teams, and client communications
• Coordinate with tax, finance, employment, regulatory, and other specialist teams
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and transaction stakeholders
• Mentor junior attorneys and assist in developing best practices within the group
• Support business development initiatives and strengthen client relationships

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Law school class year 2015 or earlier, or current Of Counsel-level experience
• Significant experience handling sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions
• Strong understanding of corporate law and market transaction terms
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents
• Proven ability to independently manage transactions and client relationships
• Excellent business judgment and strategic thinking skills
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset and strong client-service orientation
• Outstanding academic credentials

• Salary starting at $470,000+
• Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other operational considerations
• Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance

• Join a premier M&A and Private Equity practice
• Advise leading private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and corporate clients
• Significant client exposure and leadership responsibility
• Work on sophisticated, high-value transactions across industries
• Collaborative environment with a world-class transactional platform
• Opportunity to further develop client relationships and expand your practice

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.