Harvey
M&A Counsel
$220K–$270K
New York · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- 4–6+ years of relevant legal experience; at least 4 years in a top-tier law firm’s M&A group.
- Education
- JD degree
About the job
Executes complex M&A and strategic transactions, builds scalable legal processes, and supports related corporate matters and acquisition strategy.
What you'll do
- Lead M&A transactions from due diligence and structuring through negotiation, closing, post-closing integration, and outside-counsel oversight.
- Develop and improve templates, playbooks, and scalable legal processes for M&A and strategic transactions.
- Advise cross-functional stakeholders and support adjacent corporate matters, including entity management, employment and compensation, real estate, and insurance.
What they ask for
- JD degree and an active license in good standing to practice in California or New York.
- 4–6+ years of relevant legal experience in M&A transactions, with ability to handle adjacent corporate matters.
- At least 4 years in the M&A group of a top-tier law firm.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have
- Preferably a 5th-year-or-more associate.
- Buy-side experience representing fast-growing technology companies.
Pay
$220,000 - $270,000 USD (base salary)
AI focus
Build AI-forward legal processes for M&A and strategic transactions.
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