A New York City opportunity for an experienced corporate lawyer to take an active role in complex investment work and ongoing business advice for sophisticated family offices, private equity clients, and international entities. This non-partner professional-track position combines high-level deal execution with direct, practical counsel on clients’ operational and governance needs.
The Work
- Oversee deal processes involving private equity clients, family offices, and sovereign funds, including limited partner investments.
- Coordinate specialist counsel on tax structures and financing agreements connected with acquisitions, helping manage the legal work across the transaction.
- Advise directly on corporate governance and proactive risk management for entities operating across multiple jurisdictions.
- Connect transaction and operational workstreams by ensuring board minutes, operating agreements, and commercial contracts support clients’ broader strategic objectives.
- Work directly with principals, CFOs, and outside advisors, bringing independent judgment and a detailed understanding of the commercial mechanics behind each matter.
What You Bring
- At least 6 years of high-level corporate law experience.
- Experience with private equity and M&A, ideally at a sophisticated large-firm platform or a boutique focused on these practices.
- Strong understanding of deal structuring and the business considerations underlying complex transactions.
- Ability to oversee transaction work and coordinate tax and financing specialists.
- Experience advising on corporate governance and drafting or reviewing board minutes, operating agreements, and commercial contracts.
- Sound judgment and autonomy when working directly with principals, CFOs, clients, and outside advisors.
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
Why Consider It
This role brings complex investment structuring together with meaningful, ongoing corporate counsel work, giving you the chance to understand and support clients’ businesses beyond an individual deal.
The professional-track position emphasizes direct client relationships and independent ownership.
The New York position involves regular office presence with some flexibility to work from home.
Compensation & Benefits
The firm-stated hiring range is $250,000–$400,000, depending on qualifications and geographic market; benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k).
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.