M&A attorney

A leading national law firm is seeking experienced Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Associates to join its team. The firm advises sophisticated clients across industries on complex corporate transactions, offering a collaborative, high-performing environment where attorneys can grow their expertise and take on meaningful responsibilities.

The firm is known for its commitment to professional development, diversity, and delivering high-quality legal solutions. The role is suitable for candidates with a strong academic background and a proven track record in M&A transactions.

The M&A Associate will work on a variety of merger and acquisition transactions, providing day-to-day legal support and strategic guidance to clients. The role involves managing the deal process, drafting and negotiating key transaction documents, and supervising junior associates.

Key responsibilities include:

• Draft, review, and negotiate definitive and ancillary M&A transaction documents.
• Manage the end-to-end deal process for clients, coordinating internal and external teams.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates on transactional matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships, providing strategic advice tailored to client objectives.
• Handle workflow demands efficiently across multiple M&A engagements.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a nationally recognized law school with a high level of academic achievement.
• 3–7 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, preferably at a law firm or in-house corporate environment.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Ability to manage complex deals, client relationships, and associate supervision.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Expected annual pay range: $260,000 – $420,000
  , dependent on experience, location, and skillset.
• Comprehensive elective benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care, backup care, and parental support.
• Firm-paid benefits include life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, short-term medical benefits.
• Paid time off: four weeks vacation, two weeks sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• New employees participate in detailed benefits orientation.

• Work on complex, high-profile M&A transactions with sophisticated clients.
• Collaborate in a supportive, high-performing environment with mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Benefit from a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your work-life balance and personal needs.
• Join a firm committed to diversity, inclusion, and career growth for attorneys at all levels.