Attorney

Distinct | North America; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Philadelphia is seeking a mid- to senior-level Corporate M&A Attorney. The role involves advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, drafting legal documents, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in corporate M&A, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and possess a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. This position offers access to sophisticated work and clear advancement opportunities in a collegial environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate M&A experience at a law firm or comparable environment.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence and transaction closings.
• Provide strategic legal advice throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple transactions

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Corporate M&A Attorney (Mid–Senior Level)

Philadelphia, PA

Compensation: $150,000–$350,000+ (DOE)

A nationally recognized, multi-practice law firm is seeking a talented mid- to senior-level Corporate M&A Attorney to join its growing Philadelphia office. This is an outstanding opportunity to work within a large, sophisticated corporate practice that handles complex, high-value transactions for a diverse client base, including public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and emerging growth businesses.

The successful candidate will play a key role in advising clients on a wide range of domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions. Attorneys in this group are trusted advisors who work closely with clients and collaborate across practice areas, including tax, finance, employment, and regulatory, to deliver seamless and practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, asset and stock purchases, and strategic transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence and coordinate transaction closings
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients throughout the deal lifecycle
• Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with partners and multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• 5+ years of corporate M&A experience at a law firm or comparable environment
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines independently

Why Join This Firm?

Attorneys enjoy access to sophisticated work, clear advancement opportunities, and a collegial, high-performing culture within one of the firm’s strongest practice groups.