Corporate M&A Associate

Midlevel Corporate M&A Associate An established, nationally respected law firm is seeking a midlevel associate to join its corporate group with a focus on mid-market mergers and acquisitions. This is a unique opportunity to advise a diverse client base of private companies, strategic buyers, and investors across a wide range of industries, while growing under the mentorship of experienced partners and gaining hands‑on responsibility on deal teams. Midlevel Corporate M&A Associate Benefits & Compensation Competitive annual base salary ( $215,000–$290,000 ), commensurate with experience Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with firm-sponsored contributions and flexible retirement planning Generous paid time off: approximately three weeks of vacation annually, plus 11 paid holidays and sick leave Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependents Life insurance, disability coverage, and additional voluntary benefits (accident, long-term care, pet insurance) Commuter and transit support programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access Midlevel Corporate M&A Associate Requirements & Qualifications 3–5 years of M&A experience at a law firm Experience supporting private company mergers and acquisitions is preferred J.D. from an accredited law school Active admission to practice in California Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills Ability to handle multiple workstreams within collaborative, deal-oriented teams Demonstrated interest in transactional practice and advising on complex corporate matters Midlevel Corporate M&A Associate Preferred Background & Skills Experience managing aspects of buy-side and sell-side transactions for strategic and private clients Strong relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders Midlevel Corporate M&A Associate Day-to-Day Responsibilities Support mid-market mergers and acquisitions, including both buy-side and sell-side deals Assist with transaction structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and closing processes Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and related documentation Coordinate due diligence and manage multiple deal workstreams across transaction teams Advise clients on corporate governance and transactional matters associated with M&A Work closely with partners, senior associates, and clients to ensure timely, high-quality deal execution Collaborate with attorneys firmwide in tax, real estate, employment, intellectual property, and technology transactions If you bring deep transactional experience and are seeking a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with high-level client exposure, this is an outstanding next step for your legal career. JOB ID : 179116#post Grey Stigler #J-18808-Ljbffr Nbutexas