Corporate and Mergers amp Acquisitions Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship by partners

Exposure to cross-border deals

Competitive compensation

Flexible billing structures

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is helping a law firm appoint a Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney in Madison, Wisconsin. The role involves sophisticated, domestic and international M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic investments. The attorney will operate in a collaborative, client-focused environment with meaningful responsibility in deal work.

The candidate should have a J.D. from an accredited law school, at least 2 years of corporate/M&A experience, and strong

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 2+ years of experience in corporate law and M&A transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structuring, negotiating, and closing M&A transactions.
• Draft and review transaction documents, including purchase agreements and disclosure schedules.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various contract types, such as license agreements and leases.
• Conduct and manage due diligence processes.
• Advise clients on corporate governance and general business matters.
• Support cross-border transactions and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas for comprehensive client solutions.

Skills

Middle-market transactions

Private equity exposure

ESOP exposure

International transactions

Client service orientation

Strong writing skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview A law firm seeks a Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney in Madison, WI. This position offers the chance to engage in sophisticated transactions, including domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative, client-focused environment and embrace meaningful responsibility in complex deal work.

Duties

• Assist in structuring, negotiating, and closing M&A transactions.
• Draft and review transaction documents, including purchase agreements and disclosure schedules.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various contract types, such as license agreements and leases.
• Conduct and manage due diligence processes.
• Advise clients on corporate governance and general business matters.
• Support cross-border transactions and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas for comprehensive client solutions.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 2 or more years of experience in corporate law and M&A transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and as part of a team.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Experience with middle-market transactions.
• Eagerness for exposure to private equity, ESOPs, or international transactions.
• Business-minded approach with a focus on practical solutions.
• Strong client service orientation.

Benefits

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on client success.
• Opportunity to work directly with experienced partners on meaningful transactions.
• Broad exposure to diverse industries and clients.
• Competitive compensation and flexible billing structures.