What's the salary range?

Harvey lists $220,000–$270,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

4–6 years of relevant experience for this M&A Counsel role.

What seniority level is this role?

Harvey targets senior candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this M&A Counsel role at Harvey.

Joblaze summary

The M&A Counsel at Harvey is responsible for managing complex mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, deal structuring, and post-closing integration. This role requires a strong background in M&A law, particularly from a top-tier firm, with a focus on technology companies and the ability to navigate adjacent corporate matters. Ideal candidates will have 4-6 years of relevant experience and a collaborative approach, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Harvey emphasizes a culture of ownership and efficiency, aiming to redefine legal processes in the professional services sector.

Joblaze insights

Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 15, 2026. Last confirmed on Harvey's careers page October 16, 2026.
Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$130,000).
Starts above 94% of 1222 comparable senior other roles in United States we track (median $143,800 across 185 companies).

Quick facts

What's the salary range?: Harvey lists $220,000–$270,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: 4–6 years of relevant experience for this M&A Counsel role.
What seniority level is this role?: Harvey targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this M&A Counsel role at Harvey.

From the original posting

Role Overview

Harvey is hiring a M&A Counsel to execute on complex, high-impact M&A transactions , while supporting adjacent corporate and partnerships legal needs.

This role is ideal for an experienced M&A lawyer who can own and drive M&A work streams end-to-end with minimal oversight, build Harvey’s M&A playbook and design scalable, AI-forward legal processes, and partner cross-functionally to execute Harvey’s acquisition strategy.

What You'll Do

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

What You Have

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

Compensation

$220,000 - $270,000 USD

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