M&A Lawyer - Houston

Join Our Team as an M&A Lawyer at Axiom Location: Houston We are currently seeking M&A Lawyers to work with our F500 client base across multiple industries. I deal candidates will have a strong background in M&A law, with a proven track record of successfully managing and executing complex M&A transactions. Ideal candidates would be located in Houston. This is an existing vacancy. Responsibilities: Advise clients on all aspects of M&A transactions, including deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation, drafting, and closing of purchase and sale agreements, merger agreements, and other related documents. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transactional documents, including purchase, merger, confidentiality, and disclosure agreements. Coordinate activities of large deal teams and internal and external stakeholders, from due diligence through closing and integration to facilitate seamless deal execution Conduct and coordinate due diligence investigations to identify potential legal risks and provide strategic guidance to clients on mitigating those risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, tax, regulatory, and compliance experts, to ensure seamless execution of M&A transactions and integration processes. Qualifications: Possess an active bar license in the state in which you reside. Minimum 3+ years of experience practicing as an M&A attorney at an AmLaw firm or F500 in-house legal department, with a focus on handling complex M&A transactions. Experience working on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, private equity, or fund investments either at an law firm or in an in-house legal team. Strong knowledge of federal and state corporate and securities laws, regulations, and practices related to M&A transactions. Preferred Skills: Experience advising clients in a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, energy, and financial services, on M&A transactions. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-stakes transactions simultaneously, with excellent project management, negotiation, and communication skills. Familiarity with private equity and venture capital transactions, including portfolio company acquisitions and dispositions. Compensation: The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year.Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools. About Axiom: For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life. Learn more about life at Axiom . Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in class alterative legal services. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data privacy notice is available here. Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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