Associate M&A Attorney

Boutique Recruiting; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

Paid federal holidays

Profit-sharing program

401(k) with employer match

Firm-paid bar dues

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary insurance options

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking an Associate M&A Attorney to join a sophisticated practice where you will support complex transactional matters and advise clients through the deal lifecycle. You will prepare and review transaction documents, schedules, and data rooms, contributing to high-value deals.

The ideal candidate has at least 2+ years of M&A experience, active Nevada Bar membership, and strong Word/Excel skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing

Qualifications

• M&A experience including due diligence and closing
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading
• Proactive, able to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent client communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support M&A and transactional matters from due diligence through closing and post-closing requirements
• Prepare, review, and organize transaction documents, disclosure schedules, and data rooms
• Advise clients throughout M&A transactions and provide responsive support as matters progress
• Draft, review and proofread corporate and transactional documents with exceptional attention to detail
• Communicate directly with clients, proactively follow up on outstanding matters and keep transactions moving forward
• Assist with year-end reporting, corporate filings and other ongoing client requirements
• Collaborate with transactional partners and attorneys across the firm on sophisticated business matters

Skills

M&A experience

Detail-oriented

Client communication

Independent work

Data room management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Position Title: Associate M&A Attorney

Salary Range: $140,000–$170,000 / Year, DOE

Step into a sophisticated M&A practice where you can work on meaningful transactions, learn directly from experienced attorneys, and build toward partnership. This Associate M&A Attorney will support complex transactional and corporate matters, advising clients throughout the deal lifecycle while preparing and reviewing transaction documents, schedules, and data rooms. The firm handles approximately $500 million to $1 billion in transactions annually, giving associates exposure to significant, high-value work. The ideal candidate is a sharp, detail-driven M&A attorney who takes ownership, anticipates what comes next, and can independently manage competing priorities while delivering polished work.

Responsibilities

• Support M&A and transactional matters from due diligence through closing and post-closing requirements
• Prepare, review, and organize transaction documents, disclosure schedules, and data rooms
• Advise clients throughout M&A transactions and provide responsive support as matters progress
• Draft, review and proofread corporate and transactional documents with exceptional attention to detail
• Communicate directly with clients, proactively follow up on outstanding matters and keep transactions moving forward
• Assist with year-end reporting, corporate filings and other ongoing client requirements
• Collaborate with transactional partners and attorneys across the firm on sophisticated business matters

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant M&A experience, including transactional work, preparation and review of schedules, and management of data rooms
• Active Nevada Bar membership
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong proofreading, organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs, prioritize effectively, and work independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the professionalism to work directly with clients and colleagues
• Strong academic credentials preferred, including high class ranking from a nationally recognized law school or distinguished academic performance from a local law school

Benefits

• Hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days working from home
• Medical coverage with 80% of the employee premium covered by the firm, plus dental and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO and standard paid federal holidays
• Profit-sharing program plus 401(k) savings plan with employer match
• Firm-paid bar dues, basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability/salary continuation coverage
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts with additional voluntary insurance options

If you’re ready to build your M&A career with a growing, stable firm that offers sophisticated deal exposure, autonomy and a real path to partnership