Corporate M&A Associate (4+ Years)

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate M&A Associate (4+ Years) – Phoenix, AZ

Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a talented Corporate M&A Associate to join its growing Phoenix office . This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated mergers and acquisitions and complex corporate transactions within a collaborative national platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate definitive and ancillary transaction documents for mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures

• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate transaction workflows

• Advise clients on a broad range of corporate matters, including financings, entity formation, governance, and commercial agreements

• Work closely with partners and clients throughout the full lifecycle of transactions

• Handle multiple matters simultaneously while taking on increasing responsibility and client interaction

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials

• 4+ years of transactional experience with a focus on M&A and complex corporate transactions

• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents and managing due diligence processes

• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• MBA or background in finance or accounting preferred

• Arizona Bar admission required

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package available, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and additional wellness and professional development benefits.

This role offers the opportunity to work with attorneys across multiple offices while advising a diverse national client base on sophisticated corporate transactions.