Associate – Mergers & Acquisitions

TPO search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market-based salary

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a mid-level associate with 3–6 years of law firm M&A experience to join its Finance & Transactions team in Dallas. This role involves assisting with transactions, collaborating with partners, and providing strategic advice to clients. The ideal candidate will have strong drafting, negotiating, and analytical skills, as well as a proven ability to manage multiple components independently. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of law firm experience in M&A or corporate transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiating, and analytical skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple deal components independently.
• Excellent academic credentials and professional references.

Responsibilities

• Assist with M&A transactions, including due diligence and drafting agreements.
• Collaborate with partners on complex corporate transactions.
• Negotiate terms and manage project timelines.
• Provide practical and strategic advice to clients throughout the transaction process

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiating skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Associate – Mergers & Acquisitions at TPO search

Location: Dallas, TX

Practice Area: Corporate / M&A / Finance & Transactions

Position Type: Associate (3–6 Years PQE)

A leading law firm is seeking a mid‑level associate with 3–6 years of law firm M&A experience to join its Finance & Transactions team in Dallas. This is an opportunity to work on complex transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance deals across a variety of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with M&A transactions, including due diligence, drafting agreements, and coordinating deal logistics
• Collaborate with partners and clients on complex corporate transactions
• Participate in structuring deals, negotiating terms, and managing project timelines
• Provide practical and strategic advice to clients throughout the transaction process

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of law firm experience in M&A or corporate transactions
• Strong drafting, negotiating, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple deal components independently while collaborating with team members
• Excellent academic credentials and professional references

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive market-based salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and professional development support

Interested?

To explore this opportunity, please contact Freddie at [e-mail] with your resume and a brief expression of interest.