M&A Associate

Accountabilities: The M&A Associate will support private M&A transactions by providing legal expertise across drafting, negotiation, diligence, and execution activities. The role requires strong transactional judgment, the ability to manage competing deadlines, and a solutions-oriented approach to complex corporate matters.

Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including Stock Purchase Agreements, Asset Purchase Agreements, Letters of Intent, confidentiality agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements.

Conduct legal due diligence and identify potential legal, regulatory, and commercial risks related to acquisitions and divestitures.

Support all phases of private M&A transactions, including transaction structuring, preparation, negotiation, and closing activities.

Analyze deal terms and recommend practical, business-focused solutions to address legal and commercial considerations.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, clients, and external legal counsel to coordinate transaction execution.

Manage multiple concurrent M&A matters while maintaining accuracy, quality, and responsiveness under tight deadlines.

Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and related corporate transactions.

Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders to support decision-making and transaction progress.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a corporate attorney with significant private M&A experience and strong capabilities in drafting, negotiating, and managing sophisticated transactions. They should be comfortable working independently while collaborating with legal and business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

J.D. or equivalent law degree and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Approximately 5+ years of experience supporting private company M&A transactions.

Demonstrated expertise drafting and negotiating Stock Purchase Agreements (SPAs) and Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs).

Strong understanding of corporate law principles, transaction structures, and M&A processes.

Experience handling mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and related corporate matters.

Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to identify risks, evaluate complex issues, and develop practical recommendations.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities.

Ability to work independently while effectively communicating with senior business leaders and external stakeholders.

Benefits:

Competitive annual compensation range of approximately $50,000–$60,000.

Remote work flexibility.

Opportunity to support sophisticated private M&A transactions and high-value corporate matters.

Exposure to diverse clients, industries, and complex deal environments.

Opportunity to work with experienced legal and business professionals on strategic transactions.

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