Mid-Level M&A Associate

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its sophisticated Business & Transactions practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to work on complex corporate and M&A matters while gaining meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and strong opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, or a related transactional practice. Candidates should have experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents, conducting due diligence, and supporting transactions from initial structuring through closing.

The practice handles a broad range of sophisticated business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, business restructurings, equity and asset transactions, financing transactions, private equity and venture capital investments, and executive compensation and equity-related matters. Associates also advise clients on entity formation and structuring and draft and negotiate business ownership agreements and employee incentive plans.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, financing documents, and other transaction agreements
• Conduct legal and transactional due diligence
• Assist with stock, equity, and asset purchase and sale transactions
• Support business restructurings and other strategic transactions
• Assist with financing transactions involving private investors, private equity firms, and venture capital investors
• Advise on entity formation and structuring
• Draft and negotiate organizational and ownership agreements
• Assist with executive compensation and employee incentive arrangements
• Coordinate transaction execution and closing processes
• Collaborate with clients, opposing counsel, and other transaction parties
• Work directly with partners and senior attorneys while taking on increasing responsibility for transaction management and client relationships

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Approximately 2–5 years of corporate transactional experience
• Experience with M&A transactions and related corporate matters
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents
• Experience with due diligence and transaction closing processes
• Exposure to financing transactions, entity formation and structuring, or related corporate matters
• Admitted to practice in the District of Columbia or eligible for prompt admission
• Maryland and/or Virginia admission is encouraged
• Outstanding negotiation and communication skills
• Strong analytical and drafting abilities with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters while working effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Candidates with complementary or transferable transactional experience are encouraged to apply

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on sophisticated M&A, financing, and corporate transactions
• Gain experience across a variety of transaction types and structures
• Take on meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure
• Collaborate closely with experienced corporate attorneys and partners
• Develop experience across the full lifecycle of a transaction
• Join a supportive and collaborative practice environment
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
• Hybrid schedule for candidates in the Washington, DC area, with remote arrangements considered for candidates outside the region
• Flexible work arrangements depending on candidate location
• Strong opportunities for continued professional development and career growth

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