Corporate Associate Attorney – M&A / Transactions

Orion Placement; 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

Confidential Employer in Baltimore, MD, seeks a seasoned corporate transactional attorney to lead complex middle-market M&A matters. You will draft and negotiate stock and asset purchase agreements, manage due diligence, and coordinate cross-functional deal teams through closing.

The ideal candidate has a JD, Maryland bar, 3+ years of directly relevant M&A experience, and strong drafting and client communication skills. This on-site role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, LLCs, partnerships, joint ventures, and other business entities.
• Draft and negotiate operating, shareholder, partnership, and joint venture agreements, plus commercial contracts.
• Advise corporate clients on acquisition strategies and ongoing legal needs.
• Work with senior attorneys to identify issues, manage deal timelines, and move transactions toward closing.

Skills

M&A experience

Drafting agreements

Due diligence

Corporate transactions

Client communication

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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