Corporate Development Associate
Soul Equity Solutions
M&A Manager - NYC
A fast-growing, PE-backed technology-enabled legal services platform needs a Manager of M&A. This company is operating across the full dispute lifecycle including e-filing, service of process, dispute management, and appellate services. Having built a strong national footprint, they are now accelerating growth through acquisition.
They are looking for a sharp, execution-focused M&A Manager to sit at the center of that strategy. You'll own the deal process end-to-end, from pipeline development to close, and play a meaningful role in post-close integration. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and the PE sponsor.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive deal execution from sourcing through close - diligence, valuation, modeling, negotiation.
- Build and maintain a robust M&A pipeline; track market trends and identify strategic targets.
- Own financial models and valuation analyses that inform go/no-go decisions.
- Lead post-close integration workstreams and coordinate cross-functionally to deliver results.
- Partner with senior leadership and the PE sponsor to shape and execute M&A strategy.
- Handle confidential deal information with discretion and professionalism.
Professional Experience & Qualifications
- 2–3+ years in M&A, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.
- Hands-on experience with the full deal process — diligence, modeling, negotiation, integration.
- Strong financial modeling skills; advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
- Excellent communicator who can work across functions and with senior stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker who translates insights into action.
- High integrity; comfortable managing sensitive, confidential information.
- Bachelor's in finance, business, or related field; MBA a plus.
- Background in professional services or experience with high-volume M&A is a plus.
Salary
Salary is competitive, depending on experience.
Why This Role
- High-impact seat at a platform actively doing deals — not a support function.
- Direct visibility to PE sponsor and C-suite.
- Room to grow as the platform scales.
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About Soul Equity Solutions
Soul Equity is a retained Executive Search firm, dedicated exclusively to guiding Middle Market Private Equity Firms and their Portfolio Companies to best-in-class talent.
We work exclusively with Middle Market Private Equity firms to grow their internal teams and transform their portfolio companies. Our boutique recruiting experience is highly bespoke and curated to our clients’ needs.
This firm is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.