Corporate M&A Associate (Mid Level)

Jobot; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits

Life and AD&D coverage

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Professional development

Pro bono credit

Hybrid remote

Job summary

Jobot, a leading AmLaw law firm, is seeking a mid-level Corporate M&A Associate to support partners on sophisticated M&A and private equity deals across multiple U.S. offices, including Raleigh and Atlanta.

The role emphasizes drafting and negotiating transaction documents and leading due diligence under senior supervision. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of transactional experience, a strong M&A/PE background, and active bar admission in GA/IL/NC.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Active bar admission in GA, IL, or NC (or eligibility to waive in).
• Minimum 4 years of transactional experience, with a focus on M&A, preferably at a mid to large law firm.
• Strong background in M&A and private equity transactions.
• Proven ability to draft M&A transaction documents and manage deals to closing.
• Experience running corporate due diligence projects.
• Familiarity with corporate governance principles and federal securities laws.

Responsibilities

• Support partners and deal teams on a wide range of corporate transactions, with an emphasis on M&A and private equity deals
• Draft and negotiate M&A transaction documents, including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary documents
• Lead and coordinate corporate due diligence projects
• Manage complex transactions from signing through closing
• Advise clients on corporate governance matters
• Counsel clients on federal securities law issues as they arise in transactional work

Skills

M&A experience

Transactional experience

Drafting documents

Due diligence

Corporate governance

Federal securities laws

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Job details:

Corporate M&A Associate (Mid Level) | Atlanta, GA (or Charlotte, Chicago, Raleigh, Winston-Salem)

Salary: $260,000 - $315,000 per year

A bit about us

AmLaw 100 firm with 600+ attorneys. Corporate team handles sophisticated, high profile deals for public and private companies and private equity sponsors, and we pride ourselves on a collaborative culture where associates get meaningful work early and real support along the way.

Why join us

• Competitive Compensation: Up to $315,000 base salary (DOE) + Bonuses
• 401(k) Plan: Eligible immediately from your date of hire
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical (Cigna PPO, HRA, or HSA options), Dental, Vision, and $200,000 in firm paid Life and AD&D coverage
• Flexible PTO: No fixed cap on time off, plus 11 paid holidays and a floating holiday
• 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for birth or adoption
• Family Support: Up to 20 days per year of backup child and elder care
• Professional Development: Uncapped CLE, plus bar dues and one section paid by the firm
• Pro Bono Credit: Up to 50 pro bono hours count toward your annual billable requirement
• Collaborative Work Environment: Join a team of 670+ attorneys across multiple offices, fostering a supportive and collegial culture
• Hybrid Remote

Job Details

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Support partners and deal teams on a wide range of corporate transactions, with an emphasis on M&A and private equity deals
• Draft and negotiate M&A transaction documents, including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary documents
• Lead and coordinate corporate due diligence projects
• Manage complex transactions from signing through closing
• Advise clients on corporate governance matters
• Counsel clients on federal securities law issues as they arise in transactional work

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
• Active bar admission in GA, IL, or NC (or eligibility to waive in) (confirm licensing requirement with client)
• Minimum 4 years of transactional experience, with a focus on M&A, preferably at a mid to large law firm
• Strong background in M&A and private equity transactions
• Proven ability to draft M&A transaction documents and manage deals to closing
• Experience running corporate due diligence projects
• Familiarity with corporate governance principles and federal securities laws

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