Mid-Level Corporate M&A Associate Attorney

About the role

A sophisticated and fast-growing transactional practice is seeking a Mid-Level Corporate M&A Associate to join its deal-focused team. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to build on strong mergers and acquisitions experience while advising a diverse client base on complex strategic transactions.

Responsibilities

• Representing public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and portfolio companies in a wide range of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and other strategic commercial matters.
• Taking on meaningful responsibility in transaction execution and client advisory work, with significant exposure to sophisticated deal structures.
• Drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements and related transaction documents, including stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, and ancillary deal documentation.
• Advising clients on corporate governance matters, entity management, and day-to-day corporate legal issues.
• Managing due diligence, deal coordination, and multiple workstreams under demanding timelines.

Requirements

• JD required
• Must have prior experience working in a law firm
• 3–4 years of corporate M&A transactional experience
• Strong experience representing public and private companies, private equity funds, and portfolio companies
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating acquisition and transaction documents
• Experience with corporate governance and general corporate advisory matters
• Strong due diligence management and transaction coordination skills
• Excellent communication, drafting, and client-management abilities
• Strong academic credentials
• Admission to the applicable bar (or eligibility for admission) required

Benefits

The practice offers a collaborative environment with strong mentorship, sophisticated deal flow, and clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement.