Associate / Attorney - M&A

Watts & Associates Recruitment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance.

Retirement and 401(k) benefits.

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Watts & Associates in Houston, TX seeks an M&A/ Energy & Infrastructure Associate with 4–7 years' experience to handle sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions for public and private companies, investors and strategic buyers. You will draft purchase agreements, manage due diligence, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, with direct partner access and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4–7 years of substantive corporate M&A experience.
• Strong drafting, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience handling domestic and cross-border M&A transactions for sophisticated clients.

Responsibilities

• Represent public and private companies, investors and strategic buyers in mergers, acquisitions and dispositions.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, ancillary documents, governance arrangements and transaction materials.
• Manage due diligence, signing and closing processes and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Support joint ventures, restructurings and corporate-governance matters as required.
• Coordinate with attorneys and professionals across related practice areas and offices.

Skills

M&A experience

Drafting

Analytical skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Job description

M&A/ Energy & Infrastructure Associate | Houston, TX | Firm Policy | 4–7 Years' Experience | $310,000–$420,000 Base + Bonus | Am Law 100

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 100 national full-service law firm seeking a M&A/ Energy & Infrastructure Associate to join its Houston, TX platform.

This opportunity offers sophisticated domestic and cross-border M&A transactions for public and private companies, investors and strategic buyers within a nationally recognised corporate m&a practice.

The successful attorney will work closely with partners and senior attorneys, take ownership of substantive matters and gain exposure to high-value work, important clients and cross-practice collaboration.

Company Highlights

• Am Law 100 national full-service platform with sophisticated domestic and cross-border capabilities.


• Recognised practice strength across corporate m&a and related corporate, regulatory or litigation disciplines.


• Established team advising public and private companies, investors and strategic buyers on complex, high-value matters.


• Collaborative and partner-led environment offering meaningful associate responsibility.


• Structured mentoring, practical training and individual career-development support.


• Strong commitment to professional development, wellbeing, inclusion, innovation and pro bono work.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is an opportunity to join a well-established corporate m&a practice offering:

• Sophisticated domestic and cross-border M&A transactions for public and private companies, investors and strategic buyers.


• Meaningful ownership of substantive workstreams and increasing responsibility based on experience.


• Direct access to partners, senior attorneys and clients.


• Opportunities to deepen technical, commercial and strategic experience within a recognised corporate m&a practice.


• A credible platform for long-term progression and advancement.

The Role

The successful attorney will support and lead key components of corporate m&a matters, including:

• Represent public and private companies, investors and strategic buyers in mergers, acquisitions and dispositions.


• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, ancillary documents, governance arrangements and transaction materials.


• Manage due diligence, signing and closing processes and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.


• Support joint ventures, restructurings and corporate-governance matters as required.


• Coordinate with attorneys and professionals across related practice areas and offices.

The role offers direct collaboration with partners, senior attorneys and clients, together with increasing responsibility and opportunities to take ownership of important workstreams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking an attorney with:

• Approximately 4–7 years of substantive corporate m&a experience.


• Experience handling domestic and cross-border M&A transactions for sophisticated clients.


• Strong drafting, analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.


• The ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet demanding deadlines and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.


• Strong academic credentials and experience in a sophisticated law-firm environment.


• Admission in the relevant office jurisdiction, or eligibility to waive in promptly, is required.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range is $310,000–$420,000, depending on class year, experience, location, qualifications and other relevant factors.

The firm also offers bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.


• Life and disability insurance.


• Retirement and 401(k) benefits.


• Paid time off and firm holidays.


• Parental and family-care benefits.


• Professional-development and continuing legal education support.


• Wellbeing resources and pro bono opportunities.

Location and Working Arrangement

The position is available in Houston, TX.

Working arrangements are governed by the firm's current office policy and may vary by office, team, client and business requirements.

Candidates must be admitted in the relevant jurisdiction or be eligible to obtain admission within the required timeframe.