Corporate M&A Associate

The Corporate M&A Associate role is seeking a legal professional with strong private M&A expertise to support complex private merger and acquisition transactions.

Communities & Clients

• Support the execution of private company mergers and acquisitions
• Provide high-quality legal expertise
• Manage transaction workflows
• Deliver practical solutions to complex legal and commercial challenges

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents, including Stock Purchase Agreements (SPAs), Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs), Letters of Intent (LOIs), confidentiality agreements, disclosure schedules, and related ancillary documents
• Conduct legal due diligence and identify potential legal, regulatory, and commercial risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions
• Support all stages of private M&A transactions, from initial structuring and negotiation through closing
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, clients, and external legal teams to ensure efficient transaction execution
• Analyze legal and business issues and recommend practical, commercially focused solutions
• Manage multiple concurrent transactions while maintaining quality, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines
• Communicate effectively with senior business leaders and external stakeholders throughout the transaction process

Requirements

• J.D. or equivalent law degree and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Approximately 5+ years of experience supporting private M&A transactions
• Demonstrated expertise drafting and negotiating Stock Purchase Agreements (SPAs) and Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs)
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and related corporate transactions
• Strong understanding of corporate law principles and transaction structures
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Strong business judgment with the ability to identify risks and provide actionable recommendations
• Comfortable collaborating with senior stakeholders, clients, and external counsel

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Competitive compensation starting from $40 USD per hour
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated private M&A transactions with leading organizations
• Exposure to complex legal matters across acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate restructurings
• Collaborative environment with experienced legal professionals and business stakeholders
• Opportunity to apply and develop advanced transaction management and negotiation skills