About this opportunity
Meliora Law lists this Senior Attorney Corporate & M&A Practice Hybrid-Remote · · 7+ Years of Experience opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Meliora Law is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Corporate & M&A Practice. This role is ideal for a business-minded attorney who can independently lead transactions, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, and contribute to the continued growth of a dynamic and entrepreneurial firm.
The successful candidate will play a lead role advising business owners, entrepreneurs, and family-owned companies on mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, governance matters, commercial contracts, and strategic business initiatives. We are seeking someone who is practical, responsive, and comfortable taking ownership of complex matters with minimal supervision.
About Meliora Law
Meliora Law is a women-owned law firm serving businesses, entrepreneurs, health care organizations, and individuals throughout New York. Our clients are primarily small and mid-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and family-owned companies navigating growth, acquisitions, succession planning, ownership transitions, governance matters, and other pivotal business decisions. They look to us not only for legal expertise, but also for practical guidance tailored to their business objectives, risk tolerance, and resources.
We have built a firm where exceptional attorneys can do meaningful work, build lasting client relationships, and enjoy the flexibility, autonomy, and support needed to thrive professionally and personally.
The Opportunity
You will serve as lead counsel on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including:
Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business succession transactions
Corporate governance and ownership matters
Commercial contracts and strategic business relationships
Outside general counsel engagements for businesses across a variety of industries
Responsibilities include:
Independently managing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions from letter of intent through closing
Leading due diligence, negotiations, transaction management, and closing processes
Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, employment agreements, and related documents
Advising business owners and management teams on governance, risk management, ownership transitions, and strategic growth initiatives
Serving as a trusted outside advisor to clients across a variety of industries
Managing client relationships and serving as a primary point of contact for client matters
Collaborating with attorneys across the firm’s tax, health care, commercial real estate, trusts and estates, and litigation practices
Participating in business development, thought leadership, and practice growth initiatives
Mentoring junior attorneys and contributing to the continued development of the practice
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking an attorney who combines strong technical skills with sound business judgment, exceptional client service, and the ability to operate independently. The ideal candidate is capable of stepping into a transaction, identifying what needs to be done, and driving the process forward with confidence and minimal supervision. They are practical, responsive, and solutions-oriented, with a clear understanding that legal advice must be tailored to a client’s business objectives, risk tolerance, and resources.
The attorney who succeeds in this role understands how to deliver sophisticated legal counsel in a manner that is strategic, efficient, and aligned with the realities facing the firm’s clients. Exceptional client service is measured by the ability to deliver thoughtful, actionable advice that helps clients achieve their goals.
Qualifications include:
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active admission in New York
7+ years of experience in corporate law and transactional practice
Significant experience independently leading mergers, acquisitions, and other sophisticated business transactions
Ability to manage transactions from letter of intent through closing, including due diligence, drafting, negotiations, coordination of advisors, and closing execution
Strong drafting, negotiation, client counseling, and project management skills
Excellent communication skills and business judgment
Entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to outstanding client service
Success in This Role
The attorney who thrives in this position:
Independently manages transactions from start to finish
Takes ownership of matters and moves them forward proactively
Provides practical, business-focused advice tailored to client objectives
Understands the needs and realities of entrepreneurs, family-owned and small businesses
Exercises sound judgment regarding risk, complexity, and proportionality
Delivers sophisticated legal counsel efficiently and effectively
Communicates clearly, responsively, and professionally
Builds trusted relationships with business owners and executives
Contributes meaningfully to the long-term growth of the Corporate & M&A Practice
Why Meliora Law
At Meliora, flexibility is not a perk. It is part of our foundation. We believe exceptional client service, professional excellence, and personal fulfillment are not competing goals. Our attorneys enjoy sophisticated work, direct client relationships, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to grow within a collaborative and supportive environment. We are looking for someone who sees a long-term future with a growing firm and is excited about helping shape the next chapter of our Corporate & M&A Practice.
We welcome conversations with candidates who have developed strong professional teams and may be interested in exploring opportunities for colleagues whose skills and values align with our culture.
Compensation & Benefits
Estimated Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000, commensurate with experience plus competitive benefits package. Meliora Law is an EEO. Meliora offers a hybrid work environment designed to support both professional success and personal well-being.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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