Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Location: Dallas, TX
Salary: $235,000–$365,000

Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm's Corporate Group in Dallas. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-level associate with 3–5 years of experience representing public and private companies in sophisticated Mergers & Acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, securities, and general corporate matters.

The successful candidate will play an integral role on deal teams, handling key aspects of middle-market transactions from due diligence through closing and gaining meaningful responsibility for drafting, negotiations, client service, and transaction management.

Responsibilities

• Represent public and private companies in Mergers & Acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, securities offerings, and general corporate matters.

• Advise clients on a broad range of domestic corporate transactions.

• Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements, equity agreements, investment agreements, and other transaction documents.

• Support private equity and venture capital transactions, including related investment agreements.

• Manage key aspects of transactions from due diligence through closing.

• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence and identify and address transaction risks.

• Prepare acquisition, equity, and related documents in a polished, client-ready format.

• Serve as a key member of deal teams and coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, financial advisors, and other transaction participants.

• Assist with transaction structuring and strategic decision-making.

• Advise clients on securities law compliance and other general corporate matters.

• Manage multiple transactions across a range of sizes and levels of complexity, with an emphasis on middle-market transactions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• 3–5 years of experience practicing in Mergers & Acquisitions, corporate, private equity, and/or venture capital law.

• Experience representing public and private clients in Mergers & Acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, securities offerings, and general corporate matters.

• Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating complex Mergers & Acquisitions and private equity transaction documents.

• Experience with related investment agreements.

• Demonstrated ability to manage key transaction workstreams from due diligence through closing.

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a sophisticated deal team in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with middle-market transactions is preferred.

• Active Texas Bar admission required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $235,000–$365,000 , depending on experience and qualifications.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

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

• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.

• Paid family leave, sick time, and vacation.

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.

• College savings and education assistance programs.

• Transportation benefits.

• Backup childcare and pet insurance.

• Excess liability insurance.

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated Mergers & Acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and general corporate transactions while taking meaningful responsibility throughout the deal process.