M&A Counsel
New York$220k - $270k + equityFull-timePosted 5d ago
About the role
Role focused on executing complex, high-impact M&A transactions, building Harvey’s M&A playbook, and designing scalable, AI-forward legal processes while partnering cross-functionally to support Harvey’s acquisition strategy.
Responsibilities
- Execute on M&A and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, structuring deal structures and term sheets, drafting and reviewing definitive agreements and negotiating key legal and business terms, managing signing, closing and post-closing integration, and overseeing outside counsel
- Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable legal processes, templates, and playbooks to drive efficiency, consistency, and best practices across M&A and other strategic transactions
- Act as a trusted business partner to stakeholders across the company, including Corp Dev, Finance, People, Product, and Operations
- Support adjacent corporate matters as needed, including entity management, employment and compensation, real estate, and insurance
Qualifications
- JD degree and licensed to practice in either California or New York in good standing
- 4-6+ years of relevant legal experience in M&A transactions and the ability to flex across adjacent corporate matters
- At least 4 years in the M&A group of a top-tier law firm, preferably as a 5th year+ associate and with buy-side experience representing fast-growing technology companies
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and think creatively and strategically under tight timelines
- Team-focused and collaborative working style; strong sense of ownership and comfort operating independently in a rapidly evolving practice
- Exceptional communication skills and intellectual curiosity, with the ability to drive stakeholder alignment, exercise sound judgment and provide solutions-oriented legal advice
Skills
Required:Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)Due DiligenceContract NegotiationCross-functional Collaboration
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
- retirement benefits (401k match up to 4%)
- flexible PTO
- Equity plan participation
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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