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Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

$235k - $365k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Location: Dallas, TX
Salary: $235,000–$365,000

Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm's Corporate Group in Dallas. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-level associate with 3–5 years of experience representing public and private companies in sophisticated Mergers & Acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, securities, and general corporate matters.

The successful candidate will play an integral role on deal teams, handling key aspects of middle-market transactions from due diligence through closing and gaining meaningful responsibility for drafting, negotiations, client service, and transaction management.

Responsibilities
  • Represent public and private companies in Mergers & Acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, securities offerings, and general corporate matters.

  • Advise clients on a broad range of domestic corporate transactions.

  • Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements, equity agreements, investment agreements, and other transaction documents.

  • Support private equity and venture capital transactions, including related investment agreements.

  • Manage key aspects of transactions from due diligence through closing.

  • Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence and identify and address transaction risks.

  • Prepare acquisition, equity, and related documents in a polished, client-ready format.

  • Serve as a key member of deal teams and coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, financial advisors, and other transaction participants.

  • Assist with transaction structuring and strategic decision-making.

  • Advise clients on securities law compliance and other general corporate matters.

  • Manage multiple transactions across a range of sizes and levels of complexity, with an emphasis on middle-market transactions.

Qualifications
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.

  • 3–5 years of experience practicing in Mergers & Acquisitions, corporate, private equity, and/or venture capital law.

  • Experience representing public and private clients in Mergers & Acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, securities offerings, and general corporate matters.

  • Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating complex Mergers & Acquisitions and private equity transaction documents.

  • Experience with related investment agreements.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage key transaction workstreams from due diligence through closing.

  • Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a sophisticated deal team in a fast-paced environment.

  • Experience with middle-market transactions is preferred.

  • Active Texas Bar admission required.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive base salary of $235,000–$365,000 , depending on experience and qualifications.

  • 401(k) retirement plan.

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.

  • Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.

  • Paid family leave, sick time, and vacation.

  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.

  • College savings and education assistance programs.

  • Transportation benefits.

  • Backup childcare and pet insurance.

  • Excess liability insurance.

  • Opportunity to work on sophisticated Mergers & Acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and general corporate transactions while taking meaningful responsibility throughout the deal process.

Vacancy posted 12 days ago
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