Corporate/M&A Associate Attorney

The People Of: Professional Services; Texas; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

This property-law firm seeks a Corporate / M&A Associate to join its transactional practice in Houston. The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of M&A experience working with private and public company transactions, along with strong drafting, negotiation, and due diligence skills.

You will advise on a broad range of transactions, manage multiple active matters, and coordinate deal execution with clients and internal teams, with exposure to high-value deals and direct client interaction.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of M&A transactional experience in a law firm.
• Experience handling private and public company mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and due diligence experience.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage deal processes and multiple matters.
• Energy sector transaction experience is a plus.
• JD degree required; prior law firm experience required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of M&A transactions.
• Manage buy-side and sell-side deals for private and public companies.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements and related documents.
• Conduct due diligence across complex transactions.
• Coordinate deal timelines and communications among clients and teams.
• Support strategic corporate advisory matters as needed.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on deal structuring.

Skills

M&A experience

Drafting

Due diligence

Client management

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Location: Houston

A leading national law firm is seeking a Corporate / M&A Associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its sophisticated transactional practice in Houston.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level corporate attorney looking to work on high-value mergers and acquisitions across a broad range of industries. The role offers substantial deal exposure, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to work on both private and public company transactions alongside experienced dealmakers.

The ideal candidate will have strong transactional experience and a desire to take on increasing responsibility in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Exposure to energy-sector transactions is highly valued, though not required.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advise clients on a broad range of M&A transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, and strategic investments
• Manage both buy-side and sell-side transactions involving private and public companies
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence processes across complex transactions
• Coordinate deal execution, timelines, and communication among clients, counterparties, and internal teams
• Support strategic corporate advisory matters and general transactional work as needed
• Work closely with senior attorneys and clients on sophisticated deal structuring and negotiation strategy

What We’re Looking For

• 3–6 years of M&A transactional experience in a law firm environment
• Significant experience handling private and public company mergers and acquisitions
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and due diligence experience
• Excellent client management and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage deal processes and multiple active matters
• Strong business judgment and commercial awareness
• Experience with energy transactions is a plus, but not required
• Strong academic credentials
• Juris Doctor (JD) required
• Previous experience working in a law firm is required

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to join a high-performing corporate platform with a strong pipeline of sophisticated transactional work. Associates will gain meaningful responsibility, direct access to clients, and the chance to work on complex strategic deals across multiple sectors.

For attorneys seeking to strengthen their M&A platform and continue building a sophisticated transactional practice, this role offers strong deal flow, mentorship, and long-term advancement potential.