Associate M&A Attorney

Accountabilities

• Lead the legal execution of mergers and acquisitions, managing transactions from the initial Letter of Intent (LOI) through final closing.

• Independently draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a broad range of transaction agreements and supporting legal documentation.

• Prepare and negotiate Letters of Intent, purchase agreements, and other agreements related to acquisitions and business transactions.

• Manage multiple aspects of day-to-day transaction execution, ensuring all legal requirements, milestones, and deadlines are met.

• Oversee due diligence processes, identifying legal risks, evaluating business opportunities, and assessing potential liabilities associated with acquisitions.

• Coordinate and manage closing processes for newly acquired businesses, ensuring all required documentation and transaction conditions are completed.

• Take substantial ownership of M&A closings and related transactions, working collaboratively with internal teams and external legal advisors.

• Evaluate potential acquisitions and strategic partnerships, providing legal analysis and recommendations to support informed business decisions.

• Delegate appropriate responsibilities to paralegals and other support professionals, ensuring efficient workflow management and timely completion of deliverables.

• Maintain high standards of legal accuracy, risk management, and transaction documentation throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in mergers and acquisitions, preferably within a law firm, private equity environment, or corporate legal department.

• Demonstrated experience independently drafting, reviewing, and negotiating M&A transaction documents and agreements.

• Strong background in conducting legal due diligence and preparing businesses for acquisition transactions.

• Experience evaluating and analyzing potential acquisitions, business opportunities, and strategic partnerships.

• Solid understanding of corporate transactions, acquisition structures, and the legal processes involved in completing M&A deals.

• Experience managing transactions from initial negotiations and Letters of Intent through closing.

• Private equity transaction experience is considered a strong advantage.

• Excellent legal drafting, research, and analytical skills, with exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong organizational and project management abilities, including the capacity to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines simultaneously.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with executives, business stakeholders, legal advisors, and support teams.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound commercial judgment, and take ownership of complex legal matters.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Equity participation opportunities available to all employees.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Paid parental leave.

• Generous paid time off, with an organizational culture that encourages employees to take their vacations.

• Healthy work-life balance and an emphasis on disconnecting outside working hours.

• Collaborative, low-ego working environment that values teamwork and mutual respect.

• Professional development opportunities and support for long-term career growth.

• Growth-oriented culture that encourages continuous learning, ownership, and professional advancement.