M&A Counsel

New York · USD 220,000-270,000 · 4-6 years experience · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026

At a glance

Harvey is seeking an M&A Counsel to execute complex, high-impact M&A transactions while supporting adjacent corporate and partnership legal needs.
This role involves building the company's M&A playbook, designing scalable AI-forward legal processes, and partnering cross-functionally to execute acquisition strategies.

Execute on M&A and other strategic transactions including due diligence, structuring, and drafting definitive agreements.
Negotiate key legal and business terms for transactions.
Manage signing, closing, and post-closing integration processes.
Oversee outside counsel during transactions.
Design, implement, and improve scalable legal processes, templates, and playbooks.
Act as a trusted business partner to stakeholders in Corp Dev, Finance, People, Product, and Operations.
Support adjacent corporate matters including entity management, employment and compensation, real estate, and insurance.

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.
At least 4 years in the M&A group of a top-tier law firm.
Experience representing fast-growing technology companies.
Buy-side M&A experience.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
Strong sense of ownership and ability to operate independently.
Exceptional communication skills and ability to drive stakeholder alignment.