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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) - Mid-level Corporate Attorney Associate

$260k - $310k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level Corporate Associate with 3–5 years of substantial M&A experience to join a sophisticated corporate practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with experience at a leading corporate law firm who is interested in handling complex transactions for innovative companies, including clients in the technology and life sciences sectors .Locations

  • Silicon Valley, CA
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Seattle, WA
  • New York, NY
  • Boston, MA
Responsibilities
  • Represent clients in sophisticated mergers and acquisitions and other strategic corporate transactions.
  • Assist with transactions throughout the full deal lifecycle, from initial structuring and due diligence through negotiation, signing, and closing.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements and related transaction documents .
  • Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence.
  • Identify and analyze corporate, contractual, and transactional issues affecting M&A transactions.
  • Coordinate transaction processes and work closely with specialists across multiple practice areas.
  • Advise clients on transaction structure, execution, and related corporate matters.
  • Work directly with clients and take increasing responsibility for managing significant components of transactions.
Qualifications
  • 3–5 years of M&A experience , preferably with a leading corporate law firm.
  • Substantial experience handling sophisticated mergers and acquisitions.
  • Superior academic credentials.
  • Excellent drafting, analytical, oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong transaction-management and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative corporate practice.
  • Must be admitted in the jurisdiction of the applicable office or eligible to sit for or waive into the next available bar examination .
Preferred Experience
  • Experience representing technology and/or life sciences companies .
  • Demonstrated interest or affinity for the technology and life sciences sectors.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Base Salary: $260,000–$310,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.
  • Discretionary performance-based bonus for eligible attorneys.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
  • Life insurance.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
  • Wellbeing benefits.
Application Materials

Candidates should be prepared to provide:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Deal sheet
  • Law school transcript
Why This Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level corporate attorney to deepen their M&A experience while working on sophisticated transactions involving innovative and high-growth companies. The position offers exposure to complex deal work, significant responsibility, and opportunities to work with clients across the technology and life sciences industries .

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier legal employers and fostering inclusive hiring practices.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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