Senior Attorney

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.