Corporate Associate – Mid-Level (M&A Focus)

The People Of: Professional Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm is seeking a mid-level Corporate Associate to join its Corporate & Finance practice in Seattle. The role involves managing M&A transactions, conducting due diligence, and collaborating with partners and clients. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of M&A experience, strong drafting and negotiating skills, and a team-oriented approach. The anticipated salary range is $235,000 – $365,000, with a competitive benefits package offered in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of M&A experience within a top-tier Corporate & Finance group.
• Strong drafting, negotiating, and organizational skills required.
• Team-oriented with ability to manage parts of transactions independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute M&A transactions.
• Conduct due diligence and draft transaction documents.
• Collaborate with partners and clients.

Skills

M&A experience

Strong drafting skills

Negotiating skills

Organizational skills

Team-oriented approach

Education

Strong academic credentials

Eligibility to practice law in Washington State

Job description

Overview

Corporate Associate – Mid-Level (M&A Focus) at The People Of: Professional Services. The role is a mid-level Corporate Associate within the Corporate & Finance practice in Seattle, focusing on mergers and acquisitions.

Location: Seattle, Washington

Practice Area: Corporate & Finance / Mergers & Acquisitions

Position Type: Associate (Class Years 2020–2023)

A leading international law firm is seeking a mid-level Corporate Associate to join its expanding Corporate & Finance practice in Seattle. The team handles complex, high-value M&A transactions across a wide range of industries, offering associates meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction from day one.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute components of Mergers & Acquisitions transactions
• Conduct due diligence, draft ancillary transaction documents, and oversee deal checklists
• Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and cross-office teams
• Contribute to a collegial, supportive, and fast-growing practice environment

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of M&A experience, ideally within a top-tier Corporate & Finance group
• Strong drafting, negotiating, and organizational skills
• Team-oriented approach with the ability to manage elements of transactions independently
• Licensed, or eligible to become licensed, to practice law in Washington State
• Excellent academic credentials

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range is $235,000 – $365,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The firm offers a competitive benefits package and professional development opportunities within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Application

Interested? To learn more or apply, please contact Freddie at [e-mail] with your resume and a brief expression of interest.

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