Senior M&A Associate

A highly regarded, PitchBook-ranked corporate boutique is seeking a Senior M&A Associate to join its growing team. Renowned for its strength in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC), the firm advises innovative technology and life sciences companies on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a lean, high-performing practice where associates are given significant responsibility from day one and enjoy a genuine path to partnership. Working closely with partners, you'll lead strategic M&A transactions for high-growth, venture-backed businesses, managing deals from inception through closing while playing a key role in client relationships, negotiations, and overall transaction execution. Key Responsibilities Lead M&A transactions from start to finish with minimal partner oversight Manage due diligence processes and transaction execution Draft and negotiate merger agreements, stock purchase agreements (SPAs), asset purchase agreements (APAs), letters of intent (LOIs), term sheets, and ancillary transaction documents Advise clients on strategic buy-side and sell-side transactions Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and opposing counsel Coordinate deal teams, manage closing processes, and ensure transactions progress efficiently Support general corporate and ECVC matters during quieter transaction periods Work on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, primarily within the technology and life sciences sectors About You you will have: 8-15 years of dedicated strategic M&A experience A background with a top-tier Big Law, respected mid-sized, or boutique law firm Experience independently managing transactions from beginning to end Strong drafting, negotiation, and client management skills Strategic M&A experience preferred, with sell-side transaction experience viewed favorably A stable career history demonstrating consistent tenure and progression Admission and good standing with a U.S. state bar Why Join? Fully remote working model with no travel requirements Exposure to sophisticated and high-profile M&A transactions Significant client contact and responsibility on lean deal teams Strong focus on innovative technology and life sciences companies Genuine opportunity to progress toward partnership Billable Hours & Compensation Annual billable target: 1,200 hours Typical associate workload averages approximately 1,350 hours Performance-based bonus structure offering a share of profits generated from hours billed above target If you're looking for a sophisticated M&A practice, meaningful responsibility, exceptional work-life balance, and a clear route to partnership, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr BCL Legal Limited