Corporate Associate

Interlink Talent Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlink Talent Solutions is assisting a client in Houston, TX, seeking a mid-level associate to join their Corporate Practice Group. This role offers exposure to a nationally recognized corporate platform and the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactional matters from day one.

You will have direct partner mentorship, regular client interaction, and meaningful growth within a collaborative, high-performing team dedicated to complex deal work.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of transactional experience, with emphasis on mergers and acquisitions and divestitures.
• Experience second-chairing complex transactions is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters with direct client contact.
• Licensed and in good standing in the State of Texas.
• Immediate exposure to high-level transactional work with significant responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core team member on complex transactional matters, focusing on acquisitions and divestitures.
• Second-chair sophisticated transactions and manage fundamental deal aspects from due diligence through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and supervising attorneys.
• Manage transaction timelines and ensure efficient matter progression.
• Support securities-related matters as needed.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

Transactional experience

Due diligence

Drafting & negotiating documents

Client communication

Time management

Education

Licensed in Texas

Job description

Our client is seeking a mid-level associate to join the Corporate Practice Group in their Houston office. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a nationally recognized corporate practice and take on a meaningful role in sophisticated transactional matters from day one. The deal teams are intentionally structured to provide associates with significant responsibility, direct partner mentorship, and regular client interaction.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a core team member on complex transactional matters, primarily focused on acquisitions and divestitures.
• Second-chair sophisticated transactions and manage fundamental aspects of deals from due diligence through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and supervising attorneys.
• Manage transaction timelines and ensure efficient matter progression.
• Support securities-related matters as needed.

Qualifications:

• 3 to 6 years of transactional experience, with a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions and divestitures.
• Experience second-chairing complex transactions preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters and maintain direct client contact.
• Demonstrated ability to manage key components of transactions independently.
• Some securities experience is a plus, but not required.
• Licensed and in good standing in the State of Texas.
• Immediate exposure to sophisticated, high-level transactional work.
• Significant responsibility and hands-on experience.
• Direct partner mentorship and meaningful client contact.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment that values initiative and partnership.
• Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development within a national corporate platform.