The New York Corporate Practice is seeking a junior to mid-level associate (3–6 years of experience) to join a market-leading and wide-ranging corporate law team with particular emphasis on private equity transactions, private and public mergers and acquisitions, including special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transactions and cross-border transactions, growth equity and venture capital transactions, distressed and bankruptcy acquisitions, and other complex corporate matters.
The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience advising private equity sponsors, strategic buyers and sellers, and emerging growth companies in a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions.
The associate will play a key role in all phases of transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating acquisition and investment agreements and related transaction documents; managing due diligence processes; coordinating with tax, benefits, IP, employment, real estate, and other specialist teams; interacting directly with clients; and assisting with transaction execution, closings, and post-closing matters.
Candidates should possess strong analytical, drafting, and project management skills, along with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with sophisticated clients and experienced dealmakers on high-profile, complex transactions across a wide range of industries, while assuming significant responsibility and client-facing exposure from an early stage in their career.
To apply, submit your resume, cover letter and law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable).
Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third party submissions; for access, contact Dan Stone at [email protected]
The expected pay range for this position is:
Comp: $260,000 - $390,000
Salary will be determined based upon education, experience, job related factors permitted by law, internal equity, and market data, including geographic pay differentials in locations where market pay differs from the national average. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
Skills Required
- 3-6 years of corporate law experience (private equity, M&A)
- Experience with private equity transactions, SPACs, cross-border, growth equity, venture capital, and distressed/bankruptcy acquisitions
- Experience advising private equity sponsors, strategic buyers/sellers, and emerging growth companies
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating acquisition and investment agreements and related transaction documents
- Managing due diligence processes and coordinating with tax, benefits, IP, employment, real estate, and other specialist teams
- Strong analytical, drafting, and project management skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams
- Ability to interact directly with clients and assist with transaction execution, closings, and post-closing matters
- Resume, cover letter, and law school transcript (unofficial acceptable) required for application
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as competitive at “market” levels for junior associates in major offices, with predictable early-career compensation in larger markets.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as up to 18 weeks for primary caregivers and up to 6 weeks for secondary caregivers, alongside adoption/surrogacy reimbursement up to a $35,000 lifetime maximum and fertility coverage caps.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with comments pointing to strong medical/dental/vision offerings and high employer coverage of healthcare costs in some plans.
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