Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Corporate M&A Attorney role at a national law firm involves handling mergers and acquisitions with significant impact on corporate transactions.
Responsibilities and impact
The attorney will focus primarily on public and private M&A transactions and may occasionally work on IPOs, capital markets, and other corporate matters, contributing to the firm's corporate legal services.
Compensation and benefits
The salary ranges from $300K to $450K based on years of experience, with a hybrid work schedule allowing two remote days per week.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have 5 to 10+ years of M&A and general corporate experience and must be admitted to practice law in New York.
Work environment and culture
The position is based in a prestigious national law firm's Midtown NYC office with a hybrid work environment.
Company information
The employer is a prestigious national law firm with a strong reputation in corporate law.
Job location and travel
The job is located in Midtown New York City with a hybrid schedule allowing partial remote work.
Application process
Applicants are instructed to email their resumes for consideration.
Unique job features
The role offers exposure to high-profile M&A transactions and occasional involvement in IPOs and capital markets, within a respected national law firm.
Company overview
DNA Partners is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in technology and life sciences companies. They generate revenue by providing funding and strategic guidance to startups, earning returns through equity stakes and successful exits. Founded by industry veterans with a strong track record, DNA Partners has a history of backing innovative companies that have achieved significant market impact. Their portfolio includes a diverse range of high-growth startups, reflecting their commitment to fostering groundbreaking advancements.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your M&A expertise, highlighting both public and private transaction experience along with any exposure to IPOs and capital markets to align with DNA Partners' requirements.
Showcase your admission to the New York bar prominently and detail your 5 to 10+ years of corporate law experience, focusing on your ability to handle complex deals and corporate matters.
Apply through multiple channels including DNA Partners' corporate website, LinkedIn job postings, and reputable legal recruitment platforms to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with attorneys and recruiters in the Mergers & Acquisitions division at DNA Partners on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent M&A deals they worked on or asking about the hybrid work culture at their Midtown NYC office.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'Mergers & Acquisitions,' 'public and private transactions,' 'IPO,' 'capital markets,' 'New York bar admission,' and 'corporate law' to ensure it passes initial screening filters.
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