Corporate M&A Associate

The Role

You will work directly with senior corporate partners on complex corporate matters with real responsibility from day one.

Responsibilities

• Represent buyers, sellers, and founders in M&A transactions valued from $50M to $1B+
• Structure and negotiate joint ventures across a range of industries
• Handle investment management and fund work, including spinouts, rollups, and manager combinations
• Advise on finance, fintech, and crypto transactions at the intersection of capital markets and emerging technology
• Address cybersecurity and data privacy issues arising in transactions
• Execute tax-integrated deal structuring in collaboration with a dedicated tax team

The work is commercially driven and practically focused, with direct involvement in transactions rather than long-term diligence-only assignments.

What We're Looking For

Pedigree

• Training at an AmLaw 30 firm, ideally in a top-tier M&A or corporate practice
• 4–8 years of post-law school experience in corporate transactions
• Meaningful exposure to joint ventures and a variety of deal structures

Deal Capability

• Experience leading diligence workstreams
• Drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements
• Managing deal timelines independently
• Strong understanding of deal economics and commercial drivers

AI Orientation

• Demonstrated use of AI tools to improve speed, quality, and value of legal work
• Technology orientation considered equal in importance to pedigree and deal experience

Why Join

• Top-of-market compensation based on experience and contribution
• No office mandate
• Direct exposure to senior partners and clients from year one
• Clear path to counsel with promotion from within
• AI-native practice environment

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation structured around experience and value brought to the role
• Eligibility for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) benefits for full-time employees
• Use of E-Verify to confirm work authorization
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion with encouragement for all qualified candidates to apply