M&A Counsel - Elite Wealth Manager
We are currently partnered with an Elite Wealth Manager that is looking to grow their legal team and support senior leadership. They are seeking an M&A Counsel to help with strategic transactions. As a key member of their lean legal team, you will support their growth in all phases of the transaction lifecycle - evaluating potential acquisitions, structuring deals, conducting due diligence, negotiating transaction documents, executing deals, and supporting post-transaction integration. This role will report to the Head of M&A and be based out of their NYC office. You will have the ability to grow on a dynamic team and help the wealth manager continue its superior dominance.
Responsibilities:
- Advise on all legal aspects of M&A transactions including transaction lifecycle, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, documentation, execution, and integration.
- Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating confidentiality agreements, non-binding bids, asset or stock purchase agreements, merger agreements, joint venture agreements and ancillary documents.
- Collaborate with internal teams to structure and negotiate deals
- Assist with entity governance and management for the firm's operations in the US
- Ability to manage outside counsel; Build strategic relationships with c-suite individuals
Requirements:
- JD from a top tier law school
- 3-5 years of experience within private practice, in-house environment or mix of both focusing on M&A.
- Experience in the wealth mgmt space a plus
- Experience with Corporate Governance legal matters a plus
If you are interested in the M&A Counsel position, feel free to reach out with an updated copy of your resume.
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