Austin M&A Associate — Big Law, Cross-Border Deals

dlapiper; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 235,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks a junior to mid-level associate to join our market-leading M&A group in the Austin office. Candidates should have a primary focus on mergers & acquisitions, with level-appropriate experience working on large, sophisticated transactions.

Attorneys with either strategic or private equity M&A experience are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be admitted to practice in Texas or be able to waive in; in-office role in Austin; remote candidates not considered.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Texas or able to waive in.
• 2–7 years of M&A experience.
• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support complex domestic and cross-border corporate, finance, real estate, tax, employment, and other transactional matters from inception through closing and post-closing activities.
• Conduct legal due diligence, analyze findings, identify risks, and develop practical recommendations for clients.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and revise contracts, transaction documents, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements.
• Structure transactions and provide strategic advice regarding legal, regulatory, business, and operational considerations.
• Support deal execution, including managing timelines, coordinating workstreams, and facilitating communication among transaction parties.
• Coordinate and manage transaction closings, including closing documentation, signatures, funds flow, and post-closing obligations.

Education

JD

Job description

DLA Piper seeks a junior to mid-level associate to join our market-leading M&A group in the Austin office. Candidates should have a primary focus on mergers & acquisitions, with level-appropriate experience working on large, sophisticated transactions.

Attorneys with either strategic or private equity M&A experience are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be admitted to practice in Texas or be able to waive in; in-office role in Austin; remote candidates not considered.