Job Description
Job DescriptionMergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney
Locations: Boston, MA | Denver, CO | New York, NY | Redwood City, CA
Salary: $260,000–$390,000
Direct Counsel is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join a leading Am Law firm's nationally recognized Corporate & Finance practice. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-to-senior level associate with 3+ years of M&A experience who is looking to work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions for public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and strategic investors.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative, fast-paced team handling some of the market's most significant and innovative transactions while receiving substantial client contact and opportunities for career advancement.
Responsibilities
- Represent public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and strategic investors in mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic corporate transactions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements, merger agreements, ancillary transaction documents, and other corporate agreements.
- Lead and manage legal due diligence processes.
- Coordinate transactions from initial structuring through closing.
- Advise clients on corporate governance, transaction strategy, and risk management.
- Analyze issues involving federal securities laws and Delaware corporate law.
- Manage transaction workstreams and serve as a primary point of contact for clients and deal teams.
- Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups and offices on complex domestic and cross-border matters.
- Leverage legal technology and AI-enabled workflow tools to improve efficiency and client service.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior associates and legal team members.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with outstanding academic credentials.
- Active bar admission in the jurisdiction where the attorney will practice.
- 3+ years of experience handling mergers and acquisitions transactions at a law firm.
- Significant experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
- Experience managing due diligence and coordinating complex corporate transactions.
- Familiarity with public and private company M&A transactions.
- Experience with federal securities laws and Delaware corporate law is preferred.
- Experience representing technology or life sciences companies is a plus.
- Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to independently manage multiple workstreams while collaborating effectively across teams.
- Experience incorporating legal technology and AI tools into transactional practice is highly desirable.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary of $260,000–$390,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Eligibility for annual performance-based and discretionary bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Generous paid time off.
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
- Exceptional opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth within one of the nation's premier M&A practices.