Corporate Associate Attorney – M&A / Transactions

Orionplacement; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a corporate transactional attorney in Baltimore to draft and negotiate stock and asset purchase agreements and related documents. You will manage deals from due diligence through closing and coordinate teams across multiple disciplines with senior attorneys and clients.

The role emphasizes advising on acquisition strategies, governance matters, and securities compliance, while enabling independent work within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school is required.
• Active Maryland bar license is required.
• 3+ years of directly relevant corporate transactional and M&A experience.
• Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating acquisition and corporate transaction documents.
• Experience managing transactions through due diligence, negotiation, and closing.
• Strong drafting, analytical, organizational, and client communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to transaction teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, and related documents.
• Manage corporate transactions from due diligence and negotiation through documentation and closing.
• Coordinate transaction teams involving attorneys across multiple disciplines.
• Structure, form, and capitalize corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and other entities.
• Draft and negotiate operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Advise corporate clients on acquisition strategies and ongoing needs.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and clients to manage deal timelines toward closing.
• Assist with corporate governance, securities, and compliance filings as appropriate.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Due diligence

Client communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Pay: $210,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take a meaningful role in sophisticated middle-market mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys and business clients on transactions from initial diligence through closing.
• Build hands-on experience drafting and negotiating complex purchase agreements, commercial contracts, and entity documents.
• Manage key aspects of transactions while collaborating with attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Develop broad outside corporate counsel experience supporting clients with acquisitions, governance, business formation, and day-to-day corporate needs.
• Join a collegial, high-performing corporate practice where initiative, attention to detail, and professional growth are valued.

Location:

Baltimore, MD. This is an on-site opportunity offering regular collaboration with attorneys and transaction teams in our Baltimore office.

Note:

Candidates must be admitted to practice law in Maryland and have 3+ years of directly relevant corporate transactional and M&A experience.

About Us

We are an established business law firm serving sophisticated companies, business owners, and organizations across a wide range of industries. Our corporate team advises clients on complex transactions and ongoing business matters while maintaining a collaborative, professional, and collegial culture. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Draft and negotiate stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Manage corporate transactions from due diligence and negotiation through documentation and closing.
• Coordinate transaction teams involving attorneys across multiple legal disciplines and practice areas.
• Structure, form, and capitalize corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, joint ventures, and other business entities.
• Draft and negotiate operating agreements, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, joint venture agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Advise corporate clients on acquisition strategies and ongoing legal and business needs.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and clients to identify issues, manage deal timelines, and move transactions efficiently toward closing.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, securities matters, compliance requirements, and related filings as appropriate.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Maryland bar license required.
• 3+ years of directly relevant corporate transactional and M&A experience.
• Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating acquisition and corporate transaction documents.
• Experience managing transactions through due diligence, negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Strong drafting, analytical, organizational, and client communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to larger transaction teams.
• Corporate governance and securities experience is preferred but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Work on sophisticated transactions that provide meaningful responsibility and strong professional development.
• Gain exposure to a broad mix of M&A, corporate, commercial, and business advisory matters.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys in a supportive and team-oriented environment.
• Build direct client relationships and strengthen your ability to manage transactions independently.
• Join a practice that values high-quality work, initiative, collaboration, and long-term career growth.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance