Corporate M&A Associate | Dallas, Texas | Hybrid | 3rd-5th Year | $235,000-$365,000 Base Salary[...]

Corporate M&A Associate | Dallas, Texas | Hybrid | 3rd–5th Year | $235,000–$365,000 Base Salary + Bonus Are you ready to move beyond diligence-heavy assignments and take greater ownership of sophisticated transactions? Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded AM Law 50 international full-service law firm seeking a 3rd- to 5th-year Corporate M&A Associate to join its growing Dallas office. This opportunity offers meaningful responsibility within a collaborative, partner-led corporate team. The successful associate will advise public and private companies, financial sponsors, investors and multinational organisations on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. Why Consider This Opportunity? AM Law 50 international law firm with a respected corporate and transactional platform Sophisticated work across M&A, private equity, venture capital, securities and general corporate matters Direct access to experienced partners within collaborative and less heavily layered deal teams Meaningful responsibility for drafting, negotiation, due diligence, transaction management and closings Exposure to domestic, cross-border and multidisciplinary transactions Growing Dallas platform offering strong associates greater visibility and long-term progression opportunities Market-leading compensation, comprehensive benefits and structured professional development The Role The successful associate will: Represent public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions Advise private equity sponsors, investors and portfolio companies Support venture capital and growth-equity investments Draft and negotiate acquisition agreements, disclosure schedules and ancillary documents Lead and coordinate legal due diligence Manage signing and closing processes Work directly with clients, opposing counsel and specialist teams Coordinate cross-office and cross-border transaction workstreams Supervise junior lawyers where appropriate Identify and communicate material legal and commercial risks This is an excellent opportunity for an associate who wants to progress from completing individual assignments to becoming a genuinely relied-upon member of the deal team. Ideal Candidate The firm is seeking an attorney with: Three to five years of corporate transactional experience Meaningful mergers and acquisitions experience Exposure to private equity, venture capital, securities or general corporate matters Strong drafting, negotiation and transaction-management skills Experience leading or coordinating due diligence and closings The ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines Strong commercial judgment and attention to detail Confidence interacting with clients and opposing counsel JD obtained from a T25 or better law school is advantageous Active membership in the Texas Bar The ability to work from the Dallas office four days per week Compensation and Benefits The anticipated base salary range is $235,000–$365,000 , depending on class year, experience and qualifications. The broader package includes performance-based bonus opportunities, comprehensive medical benefits, 401(k), paid leave, professional-development support, wellbeing resources and pro bono opportunities. Confidentiality The firm's identity will be disclosed during a confidential conversation with Watts & Associates.

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