Corporate M&A Associate

Jobot; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot, a boutique corporate practice in Boston, seeks a Corporate M&A Associate with approximately three or more years of experience to handle sophisticated transactions from formation through exit events.

The role offers active client engagement, collaboration with founders and investors, and the opportunity to take ownership of matters in a close-knit, entrepreneurial environment. A JD and bar admission are required.

Qualifications

• Experience advising companies, entrepreneurs, and investors on corporate and transactional matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, communication, and client-management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise businesses, founders, and investors on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and other debt and equity financing transactions.
• Manage transactions from initial structuring and due diligence through negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements, financing documents, commercial contracts, licensing agreements, and related corporate documentation.
• Support strategic partnerships, investment arrangements, and other business-critical transactions.
• Identify and address legal, regulatory, compliance, and risk considerations throughout the transaction process.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing practical, commercially focused guidance on business decisions and growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and other professionals to keep transactions moving efficiently and meet key deadlines.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Client management

Communication

Analytical

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Corporate M&A Associate

$160000 - $220000 per year | Boston, MA | Hybrid | Permanent

Entrepreneurial Clients. Sophisticated Deals. Real Client Ownership.

A bit about us:

We are a boutique corporate practice focused on helping businesses and investors navigate important stages of growth. Our work spans company formation, financing, acquisitions, commercial relationships, and strategic business transactions. We take a practical, relationship-driven approach and aim to deliver clear advice and efficient solutions tailored to each client’s goals.

Why join us?

We offer attorneys the opportunity to do substantive transactional work while developing direct client relationships and taking meaningful responsibility for matters. Our collaborative environment allows associates to work closely with experienced attorneys, understand clients’ broader business objectives, and contribute to transactions from start to finish.

Job Details

The Role

We are seeking a corporate associate with approximately three or more years of experience to join our growing, entrepreneurial practice. We work closely with founders, investors, and growing businesses on sophisticated transactions throughout the business lifecycle, from formation and fundraising through acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and exit events.

This role offers the opportunity to take an active role in transactions, work directly with clients, and build lasting advisory relationships in a collaborative, close-knit firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise businesses, founders, and investors on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and other debt and equity financing transactions.
• Manage transactions from initial structuring and due diligence through negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements, financing documents, commercial contracts, licensing agreements, and related corporate documentation.
• Support strategic partnerships, investment arrangements, and other business-critical transactions.
• Identify and address legal, regulatory, compliance, and risk considerations throughout the transaction process.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing practical, commercially focused guidance on business decisions and growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and other professionals to keep transactions moving efficiently and meet key deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience advising companies, entrepreneurs, and investors on corporate and transactional matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, communication, and client-management skills.
• A practical, business-minded approach to solving complex legal and commercial issues.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines with sound judgment and attention to detail.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with an interest in building client relationships and contributing to a growing practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of assigned matters.

Requirements

• Approximately three or more years of relevant corporate transactional experience, ideally gained at a sophisticated law firm.
• Demonstrated experience with mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and debt or equity financings.
• Experience with acquisitions, divestitures, licensing, and general commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, with a strong academic record.
• Admission to the required state bar.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state securities laws.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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