Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney
Locations: New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join the Corporate & Securities practice of a premier Am Law firm . This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to take on significant client responsibility while working on sophisticated domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions alongside a nationally recognized corporate team.

The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of law firm experience representing buyers, sellers, sponsors, and financial advisors in complex mergers, acquisitions, and private equity transactions.

• Represent buyers, sellers, private equity sponsors, and financial advisors in complex domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, equity documents, ancillary transaction documents, and other corporate agreements.
• Serve as a key member of transaction teams, managing significant portions of deals from due diligence through closing.
• Coordinate legal due diligence efforts and assist with transaction structuring and execution.
• Advise clients on strategic legal, business, and commercial issues arising throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Work closely with partners and clients while taking on meaningful client-facing responsibilities and developing long-term client relationships.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions for sophisticated transactions.

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 4–7 years of experience handling mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions at a law firm.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements, equity documents, and related transaction documentation.
• Demonstrated experience managing key aspects of transactions, including due diligence, document preparation, negotiation, and closing.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions in a collaborative environment.
• Active bar admission, or eligibility for admission, in the jurisdiction where the candidate will be based.

• Salary: Starting at $310,000 , with compensation commensurate with class year and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and additional employee wellness programs.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced M&A attorney seeking sophisticated deal work, meaningful client interaction, and long-term career growth within a nationally recognized corporate practice.