Senior AI Attorney - M&A

Stott & May is representing an Artificial Intelligence (Legal) Startup in New York

We are seeking a talented attorney with a proven track record of excellence in the Mergers & Acquisitions space to join a Unicorn (>$1bn Val.) that has experienced over 400% growth in 2025 and to lead engagements with clients, including some of the world's best-known tech companies, law firms, and funds.

You will be moving into a product & customer-centric role, taking the lead in developing use cases/applications for AI, as well as products from ideation through to implementation. In time, as one of the first hires in the M&A vertical, there will be multiple different avenues for you to explore as you grow in the tech world, including building a team of attorneys to further develop the product and growth within your specialism, or moving toward a full-time product/innovation role, or even transitioning into strategy, or business focused roles.

The Role

Sitting at the intersection of law and technology. This is perfect for high-performing attorneys eager to apply their legal knowledge in a practical role that is closer to the product, and will lead the industry in minimizing the administrative, operational tasks lawyers are tasked with each day, that take them away from adding value.

You will work closely with General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, Managing Partner, and Chief Information Officer-level clients, guiding and advising them on the strategy and best practices with respect to leveraging artificial intelligence to deliver solutions and business outcomes for their organization.

Your day-to-day will include

• Acting as a legal subject matter expert on the workflows of AI-powered legal work, contributing actively to the product development lifecycle.
• Translating complex legal and business problems into actionable insights and becoming a trusted advisor and authority to clients.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including AI engineers, product specialists, and client engagement teams, to enhance client experiences and drive platform improvements.
• Preparing and delivering tailored insights, client presentations, and in-depth analyses of regulatory frameworks.
• Engaging in strategic initiatives to elevate our brand, crafting metrics-driven content that reinforces our mission and impact.

You'll be a great fit if

• A J.D. from a top 25 law school and 3-10 years of experience spread across private practice and in-house work
• Extensive knowledge of in-house workflows and the challenges facing technology lawyers
• A proven background and confidence in dealing with CxO stakeholders
• A passion for technology and artificial intelligence, with a strong desire to use your experience to bridge the gap between law and technology
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• A technical background would be helpful, but it is not essential to your application or success in this role; however, a demonstrable passion/curiosity for technology and artificial intelligence is.
• *Please note this is a product-facing position, which will not be formally practising the law**