Attorney - Corporate M&A - Boston - 385K

We Are Legal Revolution

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 255,000 - 385,000

Full time

16 hours ago
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Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Boston, MA seeks a Corporate M&A Associate with 3–7 years of relevant experience. You will support and lead core workstreams on sophisticated transactions, drafting and negotiating key documents, and coordinating diligence and closings across deal teams.

You will advise clients on structure, execution and risk, while collaborating across practices to handle complex, time-sensitive matters with increasing responsibility as you grow.

Qualifications

  • 3–7 years of relevant Corporate M&A experience.
  • JD from a Top 50 U.S. law school.
  • Admitted to and in good standing with the Massachusetts State Bar (or eligibility to waive).
  • Strong drafting, analytical, communication and matter-management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support and lead core workstreams on sophisticated transactions.
  • Draft, review and negotiate principal and ancillary transaction documents.
  • Coordinate diligence, signing and closing processes across deal teams.
  • Advise clients on transaction structure, execution and risk allocation.
  • Collaborate across practices and offices on complex, time-sensitive matters.

Skills

Strong drafting
Analytical
Communication
Matter-management

Education

Massachusetts State Bar admission
JD from a Top 50 U.S. law school

Job description

Corporate M&A Associate | AM Law 50 | Sophisticated Transactional Work | $255,000–$385,000 + benefits and bonuses | Boston, MA

We Are Legal Revolution is working discreetly with a highly regarded AM Law 50 multi-office law firm seeking a 3–7 years Corporate M&A Associate to join its Boston, MA office.

This opportunity offers sophisticated corporate work with meaningful responsibility, close collaboration with experienced lawyers and exposure to complex client matters. The role is designed for a candidate who wants to deepen specialist expertise while building long-term client and practice-management capability.

Company Highlights
  • AM Law 50 platform with the resources to support complex, high-value client matters.
  • Established Corporate capability supported by a broader multi-office platform.
  • Opportunity to work with sophisticated clients on commercially significant matters.
  • Cross-practice collaboration that broadens exposure beyond a single matter type.
  • Strong environment for associate development through partner interaction and progressively greater responsibility.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated practice offering:

  • Complex, high-value work aligned with the advertised specialty.
  • Meaningful matter ownership and increasing responsibility.
  • Direct collaboration with partners and client teams.
  • Exposure to a broad range of matters within the relevant practice.
  • A platform for continued technical development and long-term practice growth.
The Role

The successful candidate will support and lead key components of Corporate M&A Associate matters, including:

  • Support and lead core workstreams on sophisticated transactions.
  • Draft, review and negotiate principal and ancillary transaction documents.
  • Coordinate diligence, signing and closing processes across deal teams.
  • Advise clients on transaction structure, execution and risk allocation.
  • Collaborate across practices and offices on complex, time-sensitive matters.

The role offers increasing responsibility as experience, judgment and client relationships develop.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a Corporate M&A Associate with:

  • 3–7 years of relevant experience, consistent with the seniority sought for this search.
  • Substantive experience relevant to Corporate M&A Associate.
  • Strong drafting, analytical, communication and matter-management skills.
  • A JD from a Top 50 U.S. law school.
  • Candidates must have outstanding academics and be admitted to and in good standing with the Massachusetts State Bar (or eligibility to waive in).
Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $255,000–$385,000 benefits & bonuses. Actual base compensation may depend on class year, experience, qualifications and other job-related factors.

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