Corporate M&A Associate

The Role

You will work directly with senior corporate partners; Chambers USA-ranked practitioners who were trained at Cravath, Schulte Roth, and the top M&A desks in the country. Expect real responsibility from day one.

Representing buyers, sellers, and founders in M&A transactions valued from $50M to $1B+
Joint venture structuring and negotiation across a range of industries
Investment management and fund work; including spinouts, rollups, and manager combinations
Finance, fintech, and crypto transactions at the intersection of capital markets and emerging tech
Cybersecurity and data privacy deal-related issues
Tax-integrated deal structuring with our dedicated tax team embedded in every transaction

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• PEDIGREE
  Trained at an AmLaw 30 firm, ideally in a top-tier M&A or corporate practice.
  Your law school prepared you for the most complex work in the market.
  4–8 years of post-law school experience in corporate transactions, with meaningful exposure to joint ventures and a variety of deal structures.
• DEAL CAPABILITY
  Led diligence workstreams, drafted and negotiated acquisition agreements, and managed deal timelines without constant supervision.
  Commercially minded; understand the economics of a deal, not just the documentation.
  The associate partners want on their most complex transactions.
• AI ORIENTATION
  Technology orientation is not a bonus at Sterlington. It is a first-tier criterion equal to pedigree and firm experience.
  If AI has made you faster, smarter, and more valuable than your peers, we want to hear exactly how WHY

COMPENSATION

Full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).
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We believe that world-class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive.