Corporate M&A Associate

Accountabilities: The Corporate M&A Associate will support the execution of private company mergers and acquisitions by providing high-quality legal expertise, managing transaction workflows, and delivering practical solutions to complex legal and commercial challenges.

Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents, including Stock Purchase Agreements (SPAs), Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs), Letters of Intent (LOIs), confidentiality agreements, disclosure schedules, and related ancillary documents.

Conduct legal due diligence and identify potential legal, regulatory, and commercial risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions.

Support all stages of private M&A transactions, from initial structuring and negotiation through closing.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, clients, and external legal teams to ensure efficient transaction execution.

Analyze legal and business issues and recommend practical, commercially focused solutions.

Manage multiple concurrent transactions while maintaining quality, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.

Communicate effectively with senior business leaders and external stakeholders throughout the transaction process.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have significant private M&A experience, strong corporate law knowledge, and the ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions 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 M&A transactions.

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

Experience with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and related corporate transactions.

Strong understanding of corporate law principles and transaction structures.

Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

Strong business judgment with the ability to identify risks and provide actionable recommendations.

Comfortable collaborating with senior stakeholders, clients, and external counsel.

Benefits:

Remote work flexibility.

Competitive compensation starting from $40 USD per hour.

Opportunity to work on sophisticated private M&A transactions with leading organizations.

Exposure to complex legal matters across acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate restructurings.

Collaborative environment with experienced legal professionals and business stakeholders.

Opportunity to apply and develop advanced transaction management and negotiation skills.

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