M&A Lawyer - Houston

Location: Houston

About the role

We are seeking M&A Lawyers to work with our Fortune 500 client base across multiple industries. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in M&A law, with a proven track record of successfully managing and executing complex M&A transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on all aspects of M&A transactions, including deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation, drafting, and closing of purchase and sale agreements, merger agreements, and other related documents.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transactional documents, including purchase, merger, confidentiality, and disclosure agreements.
• Coordinate activities of large deal teams and internal and external stakeholders, from due diligence through closing and integration to facilitate seamless deal execution.
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence investigations to identify potential legal risks and provide strategic guidance to clients on mitigating those risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, tax, regulatory, and compliance experts, to ensure seamless execution of M&A transactions and integration processes.

Requirements

• Possess an active bar license in the state in which you reside.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience practicing as an M&A attorney at an AmLaw firm or Fortune 500 in-house legal department, with a focus on handling complex M&A transactions.
• Experience working on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, private equity, or fund investments either at a law firm or in an in-house legal team.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state corporate and securities laws, regulations, and practices related to M&A transactions.

Skills

• Experience advising clients in a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, energy, and financial services, on M&A transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-stakes transactions simultaneously, with excellent project management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with private equity and venture capital transactions, including portfolio company acquisitions and dispositions.

Pay

The estimated total compensation for this full-time role is $104,500–325,000 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with a unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools. We deliver innovative solutions combining top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology, tackling complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (industry average NPS is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.