Corporate M&A Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Austin, TX seeks a Corporate M&A Associate with 5-7 years of experience to join the Corporate Department. The candidate will handle significant public and private M&A, joint ventures, and complex business transactions.

The role involves leading transactions from structuring through closing, supervising junior associates, and advising on governance and day-to-day corporate matters. Collaboration with partners and clients is essential to provide practical legal solutions.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of corporate transactional experience with emphasis on public and private M&A.
• Proven ability to run workstreams and lead/supervise junior team members.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Texas bar admission or eligibility to waive in.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage M&A transactions from structuring through closing, including drafting and negotiating principal transaction documents.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and coordinate across practice areas to ensure efficient execution of transactions.
• Advise clients on day-to-day corporate governance and general corporate matters.
• Work closely with partners and clients to deliver practical, business-focused legal advice.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admission to practice in Texas (or eligibility to waive in)

Job description

A law firm seeks a Corporate M&A Associate with 5-7 years of experience to join its Corporate Department in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will have significant experience representing both public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other complex business transactions.

Duties

Lead and manage M&A transactions from structuring through closing, including drafting and negotiating principal transaction documents.

Supervise and mentor junior associates and coordinate across practice areas to ensure efficient execution of transactions.

Advise clients on day-to-day corporate governance and general corporate matters.

Work closely with partners and clients to deliver practical, business-focused legal advice.

Requirements

4-7 years of corporate transactional experience, with a strong emphasis on public and private M&A.

Proven ability to run workstreams and lead/supervise junior team members.

Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Admission to practice in Texas (or eligibility to waive in).

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.

Certifications

Admission to practice in Texas (or eligibility to waive in).

Skills

Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

This Texas-headquartered elite firm is appealing for associates interested in energy work. The firm is serious about its career development. Junior associates are assigned a senior associate mentor and formal training at the firm is guaranteed. Associates confirmed the firm has an encouragement aspect and all workers strive to the best job they can do. This firm has gained important recognition in the community for its diversity efforts. Pro bono is popular among the attorneys and most have devoted over 100 years each year to pro bono efforts. Thefirm pays top-of-market compensation.