Corporate Associate – M&A & Emerging Companies

The People Of: Professional Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

Career development

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking a Corporate Associate (2–4 years PQE) to join its Corporate & Securities team, based in Washington, DC or Northern Virginia. You will work on M&A transactions, venture financings, and emerging companies across technology, healthcare, financial services, and communications industries.

This elite law firm offers significant client exposure, hands-on deal experience, and a collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on professional growth and

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of corporate transactional experience (M&A, VC, or general corporate) at a leading firm.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management abilities.
• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted (or eligible) in DC or Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Advise on M&A transactions, venture financings, and governance.
• Draft and negotiate merger agreements, purchase agreements, financing documents, and ancillary contracts.
• Support high-growth companies from startup through IPO or exit.
• Lead due diligence and coordinate with clients and specialists on complex transactions.

Skills

M&A experience

VC/tech experience

Drafting

Negotiation

Project management

Client service

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Corporate Associate – M&A & Emerging Companies (Washington, DC / Northern Virginia)

An elite law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate (2–4 years PQE) to join its Corporate & Securities team, based in Washington, DC or Northern Virginia. This opportunity offers high-level exposure to M&A transactions, emerging companies, and venture capital (ECVC) financings, working across technology, healthcare, financial services, and communications industries.

About The Practice

The team is widely recognized for excellence in M&A (Top 20 global advisor, 800+ deals totaling $450B in the past five years) and venture capital (Top 6 globally for VC financings and investor representation). Associates gain hands‑on experience with startups, growth companies, funds, and strategic investors, spanning the full corporate lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on M&A transactions, venture financings, and general corporate governance
• Draft and negotiate merger agreements, purchase agreements, financing documents, and ancillary contracts
• Support high-growth companies from startup through IPO or exit
• Lead due diligence and coordinate with clients, partners, and specialist teams on complex transactions

Who You Are

• 2–4 years’ experience in corporate transactional work (M&A, VC, or general corporate) at a leading firm
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills
• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted (or eligible) in DC or Virginia
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with strong client service skills

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $235,000 – $310,000 (DOE)

Comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, retirement plans, and parental leave

Structured career development with significant client-facing responsibility

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