M&A Associate

Exchange House Services Ltd - Belfast

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New York Until 8/22/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 23, 2026 Last posted June 23, 2026
Job description

The Opportunity

Our New York office is looking to hire a third - sixth year M&A associate with big law experience. The role involves working on acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, private equity funds, and financial institutions. Ideal candidates should have experience leading transactions, drafting definitive agreements, and managing all aspects of a deal. Applicants must be admitted to the New York Bar. We are committed to attracting the most talented people and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives.  We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance.  This is a key part of our Values – Human, Bold, and Outstanding. Compensation: Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience and salary range is $260,000 – $390,000.

Pay Range

Team

Corporate

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

New York

Contract type

Permanent Contract

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is an equal opportunity employer. The firm is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

About this role

Summary

Handle mergers, acquisitions, and deal negotiations; draft agreements, manage transactions.

Job title

M&A Associate

Experience level

3-6 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

law

Location requirements

Must be in New York, no remote work specified

Salary

$260k–$390k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

big law experienceadmitted to New York Bartransaction managementagreement drafting

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

mergersacquisitionsprivate equityjoint ventures
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City