Corporate M&A Associate

The Role

You will work directly with senior corporate partners; Chambers USA-ranked practitioners trained at leading M&A desks. Expect 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 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 in transactions
• Execute tax-integrated deal structuring with a dedicated tax team

The work is commercially driven and practically focused. You will not spend years doing diligence—you will be in the room.

What We're Looking For

Pedigree

• Training at an AmLaw 30 firm, ideally in a top-tier M&A or corporate practice
• Law school background suited for complex market work
• 4–8 years of post-law school experience in corporate transactions
• Exposure to joint ventures and varied deal structures

Deal Capability

• Led diligence workstreams
• Drafted and negotiated acquisition agreements
• Managed deal timelines independently
• Strong commercial understanding of deal economics

AI Orientation

• Demonstrated technology orientation with practical AI usage
• Clear evidence that AI enhances speed, quality, and value of legal work

Why Sterlington

• Top-of-market compensation based on experience and value
• No office mandate
• Direct exposure to senior partners and clients from year one
• Practice organized around client outcomes
• Clear path to counsel with internal promotion
• AI-native operating environment

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and structured around the quality and experience of the candidate. Full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Sterlington uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.