Corporate Associate ( Merges & Acquisitions)

LeoForce; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Strong bonus structure

100% paid health and dental coverage

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Corporate Associate (Mergers & Acquisitions) with a strong background in handling complex business transactions for privately held companies and owners. The role emphasizes drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, conducting due diligence, and advising on structuring and governance.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of corporate transactional experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage sophisticated client relationships across the deal

Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporate transactional experience, including significant M&A experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents.
• Strong due diligence, analytical, and issue-spotting skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and work directly with sophisticated business clients.

Responsibilities

• Represent buyers, sellers, investors, and business owners in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence efforts and assist clients in identifying and mitigating transaction risks.
• Advise clients on transaction structuring, corporate governance matters, and post-closing obligations.
• Assist with asset purchases, stock purchases, mergers, recapitalizations, and business succession transactions.
• Work closely with tax advisors, accountants, lenders, and other professionals to facilitate successful deal execution.
• Support clients through all phases of a transaction, including planning, negotiation, diligence, closing, and post-closing integration matters.
• Provide ongoing counsel to closely held businesses regarding general corporate and commercial matters.

Skills

M&A experience

Due diligence

Drafting complex documents

Client management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission

Job description

Corporate Associate ( Merges & Acquisitions)

6905946

Date Posted: 08-31-2026

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Job Details

The firm is seeking a Corporate Associate with 4+ years of experience to join its growing transactional practice. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling mergers and acquisitions and other complex business transactions for privately held companies and business owners.

Responsibilities

• Represent buyers, sellers, investors, and business owners in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence efforts and assist clients in identifying and mitigating transaction risks.
• Advise clients on transaction structuring, corporate governance matters, and post-closing obligations.
• Assist with asset purchases, stock purchases, mergers, recapitalizations, and business succession transactions.
• Work closely with tax advisors, accountants, lenders, and other professionals to facilitate successful deal execution.
• Support clients through all phases of a transaction, including planning, negotiation, diligence, closing, and post-closing integration matters.
• Provide ongoing counsel to closely held businesses regarding general corporate and commercial matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• 4+ years of corporate transactional experience, including significant M&A experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents.
• Strong due diligence, analytical, and issue-spotting skills.
• Experience representing privately held companies, business owners, investors, or family-owned businesses preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and work directly with sophisticated business clients.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a practical business-oriented approach to problem solving.

A bit about us

We are a respected boutique law firm with a sophisticated corporate practice representing privately held businesses, investors, family-owned companies, and business owners across a wide range of industries. The firm's transactional team advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, corporate governance matters, financings, restructurings, and general business transactions.

The practice is known for providing practical, business-oriented legal advice and partnering closely with clients to achieve their strategic objectives while effectively managing legal, operational, and financial risk.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded business law practice. Attorneys enjoy direct client contact, meaningful responsibility, and the ability to work closely with experienced partners on complex, high-value transactions from inception through closing.

The firm offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where associates are encouraged to take ownership of matters, develop strong client relationships, and play an active role in strategic deal execution. Unlike larger institutional practices, attorneys gain broad exposure across the full transaction lifecycle while maintaining a strong focus on professional development and long-term career growth.

• Robust 401(k) match and retirement benefits
• Competitive base salary and strong bonus structure, including strong referral bonus for all divisions
• 100% paid health and dental coverage

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