M&A Associate — Austin: Strategic & Private Equity Deals

BCL Legal Limited; Compton; On-site; GBP 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is seeking a junior to mid-level M&A Associate for a leading international law firm in Austin, Texas. The role focuses on mergers and acquisitions with complex, cross-border transactions and opportunities to develop expertise.

Candidates must have 2-7 years of relevant M&A experience, direct Am Law 100 exposure, and admission to practice in Texas or eligibility. This office-based role offers a collaborative environment and substantial professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Experience on sophisticated M&A transactions.
• Experience at an Am Law 100 law firm.
• Admission to practise in Texas or eligible for admission without Texas Bar.
• Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognised law school.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercial awareness and sound professional judgment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support complex domestic and cross-border transactions from inception through closing and post-closing.
• Conduct legal due diligence, assess risks and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Draft, review, negotiate and revise transaction documents, contracts, disclosure schedules and ancillary agreements.
• Advise on transaction structuring and relevant legal, regulatory, commercial and operational considerations.
• Support deal execution, including managing timelines, coordinating workstreams and liaising with transaction parties.
• Participate in negotiations with clients, counterparties, lenders, investors and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate transaction closings, including documentation, signatures, funds flow and post-closing obligations.
• Advise on regulatory requirements, corporate governance and compliance matters relevant to transactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas and business teams to deliver effective, commercially focused solutions.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical abilities

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Independent & collaborative

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

BCL Legal Limited is seeking a junior to mid-level M&A Associate for a leading international law firm in Austin, Texas. The role focuses on mergers and acquisitions with complex, cross-border transactions and opportunities to develop expertise.

Candidates must have 2-7 years of relevant M&A experience, direct Am Law 100 exposure, and admission to practice in Texas or eligibility. This office-based role offers a collaborative environment and substantial professional growth opportunities.