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Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

$235k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Locations: Austin; Houston; Los Angeles; New York; San Francisco; Washington, DC

Salary: $235,000–$435,000 + discretionary merit bonus

Direct Counsel is seeking a  Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join a market-leading M&A practice at a premier global law firm. In 2025, the firm was ranked among the Top 10 for Global and U.S. M&A Deal Volume , offering attorneys the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-profile transactions alongside leading practitioners in the market.

The Associate Attorney will be part of the firm's highly active U.S. M&A team, representing clients on complex mergers and acquisitions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment . The role offers significant opportunities for collaboration with clients and senior attorneys and is well suited for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated transactional work and wants to continue developing within a market-leading M&A practice.

The firm places a strong emphasis on collegiality, mentorship, and professional development , with opportunities to work closely with peers and mentors through robust training programs, academies, retreats, and shadowing opportunities.

Qualifications:

  • JD from an accredited law school with exceptional academic credentials

  • 2-8 years of experience practicing M&A at a peer law firm

  • Strong law firm experience handling mergers and acquisitions

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

  • Strong interest in working closely and collaboratively with clients

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a sophisticated transactional team

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