M&A Associate Attorney

Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney

We are a global law firm that advises leading organizations, financial institutions, and investors on complex business transactions and high stakes disputes across a wide range of industries. Our work is consistently recognized by industry observers for its impact and sophistication in addressing critical commercial challenges. We emphasize collaboration, rigorous analysis, and a deep understanding of client objectives to deliver practical solutions. Joining our team offers the opportunity to work on meaningful matters, build strong professional skills, and grow within a supportive and high performing environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking a driven M&A Associate to support the execution of domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and related strategic transactions. This role combines project management, legal analysis, and commercial judgment to help shepherd transactions from diligence through closing and integration. The ideal candidate will have transactional experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and familiarity with corporate law and regulatory considerations.

Compensation: $260k - $435k base + $42k - $115k bonus DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate legal due diligence, documenting findings and risk assessments for buyers and sellers
• Draft, review and negotiate transactional documents including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, representation and warranties, and ancillary agreements
• Work closely with senior attorneys, corporate development teams and external advisers to structure deals and resolve legal, regulatory and business issues
• Manage deal timelines and closing processes, including preparing closing checklists, coordinating signature and delivery of documents, and ensuring post-closing obligations are met
• Analyze corporate governance, securities, tax and regulatory issues impacting transactions and coordinate with specialists as needed
• Prepare client memos, board materials and internal summaries that translate legal risk into commercial recommendations
• Support integration planning and execution, including transfer of assets, employee matters and contractual novations
• Mentor junior team members and delegate tasks to outside counsel and third-party providers when appropriate

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent and admission to the bar in good standing
• 3+ years of transactional experience with a law firm or in-house M&A/corporate development team; experience as an Associate Attorney preferred
• Demonstrated experience with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and related corporate transactions
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills; ability to prepare and revise definitive agreements and disclosure schedules
• Excellent legal research, analytical and problem-solving abilities with a commercial mindset
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment and to lead deal process logistics
• Experience with cross-border transactions, securities law, antitrust or regulatory approvals is a plus
• Superior written and oral communication skills, and the ability to present complex issues clearly to senior executives and boards