Corporate M&A Associate

The Role

You will work directly with senior corporate partners; Chambers USA-ranked practitioners trained at Cravath, Schulte Roth, and top M&A desks in the country. Expect real responsibility from day one.

• Representing buyers, sellers, and founders in M&A transactions valued from $50M to $1B+
• Joint venture structuring and negotiation across a range of industries
• Investment management and fund work, including spinouts, rollups, and manager combinations
• Finance, fintech, and crypto transactions at the intersection of capital markets and emerging tech
• Cybersecurity and data privacy deal-related issues
• Tax-integrated deal structuring with a dedicated tax team embedded in every transaction

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

We hire on three pillars, weighted equally. All three matter.

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, with meaningful exposure to joint ventures and a variety of deal structures.

Deal Capability

Experience leading diligence workstreams, drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements, and managing deal timelines without constant supervision. Strong commercial awareness and understanding of deal economics.

AI Orientation

Technology orientation is a first-tier criterion equal to pedigree and firm experience. Demonstrated ability to leverage AI to enhance speed, quality, and value of legal work.

Why Sterlington

• Top-of-market compensation structured around experience and contribution
• No office mandate
• Direct exposure to senior partners and clients from year one
• Practice organized around client outcomes
• Clear path to counsel with promotion from within
• An AI-native firm environment

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on quality and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). E-Verify is used to confirm work authorization.

Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.