Overview In this role you will support and lead corporate M&A transactions within a national Am Law 100 firm. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to drive deals from diligence through closing, shaping deal structures and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role offers mentoring opportunities and a fast-paced, high-impact environment. You will contribute to client services and business development while advancing your own professional growth.
Compensation / Benefits- Competitive salary + Bonus
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k
- Profit Sharing
- Bar Association Fees
- Hybrid schedule
Responsibilities- Support and lead all phases of M&A and corporate transactions, including asset and stock purchases, mergers, joint ventures, and restructurings
- Conduct comprehensive due diligence, identify legal and commercial risks, and prepare diligence reports and mitigation strategies
- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents such as purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, merger agreements, shareholder agreements, escrow arrangements
- Advise clients on deal structure, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, securities issues, and post-closing integration matters
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including tax, finance, HR, and external counsel to ensure seamless transaction execution
- Manage closing processes: prepare closing checklists, coordinate conditions precedent, and supervise execution and delivery of transactional documentation
- Provide clear, practical legal advice under tight deadlines, translating complex issues into business-focused recommendations
- Mentor and supervise junior associates and paralegals, including task delegation and professional development
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, case law, and regulatory developments in corporate and securities law relevant to M&A
- Assist with business development, including preparing pitch materials, client presentations, and relationship-building with prospective clients
Key requirements- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar in good standing
- 2-6 years of experience as an Associate Attorney with transactional law experience in corporate M&A
- Proven experience in deal negotiation, document drafting, and managing complex corporate transactions from diligence through closing
- Strong experience conducting and managing due diligence across multiple practice areas and jurisdictions
- Practical knowledge of corporate transactions, securities law considerations, and regulatory compliance impacting M&A
- Excellent analytical, drafting, and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to present legal concepts clearly
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and responsiveness
- Team-oriented mindset with experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior staff
- High level of professionalism, sound judgment, business acumen, and commitment to client service
- teamwork
- communication
- quality focus
- due diligence
- drafting and negotiating transaction documents
- deal structuring
