Mergers & Acquisitions & Private Equity Managing/Senior Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Mergers & Acquisitions & Private Equity Managing/Senior Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions & Private Equity Managing/Senior Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Irvine (Orange County), Miami, New York City, or San Francisco .

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 4-7 years of mergers and acquisitions experience to join a nationally recognized Corporate practice. The team advises public and private companies, private equity sponsors, founders, and investors on sophisticated domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments, and other strategic corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Represent public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and investors in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, ancillary transaction documents, and corporate governance documents.

• Lead legal due diligence efforts for complex M&A transactions.

• Manage transaction structuring, negotiations, signing, and closing processes.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary legal teams, including tax, finance, employment, and regulatory attorneys, on sophisticated transactions.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients while providing practical, business-oriented legal advice.

• Mentor junior associates and contribute to the development of the corporate practice.

• Manage multiple high-profile transactions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in the state bar of the office where the attorney will be located.

• 4-7 years of mergers and acquisitions experience at a major law firm.

• Experience representing buyers, sellers, investors, or private equity sponsors in sophisticated corporate transactions.

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

• Excellent academic credentials.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong client relationships.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions independently while collaborating effectively with legal teams.

• Highly motivated with exceptional organizational and project management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $310,000-$420,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Mental health and wellness programs

  • Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits

  • Short- and long-term disability coverage

  • Industry-leading parental leave

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

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid holidays

  • Annual discretionary performance bonus eligibility