Corporate MampA Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early responsibility

Client contact

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Houston, TX seeks a Corporate M&A Associate with 5-7 years of experience to join its Corporate Department. The candidate will represent both public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other complex business transactions.

The role emphasizes leading workstreams, mentoring junior lawyers, drafting and negotiating crucial documents, and delivering practical, business-focused advice to clients under tight timelines.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 4-7 years of corporate transactional experience, with emphasis on public and private M&A.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible to waive in.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead workstreams and supervise junior associates.

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.

Skills

M&A negotiation

Leadership

Legal drafting

Client advisory

Supervision

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate M&A Associate with 5-7 years of experience to join their Corporate Department in Houston, TX. The successful candidate will have substantial 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

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

Certifications

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

Skills

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and manage complex transactions.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring junior associates.

Benefits

• Early responsibility and client contact.
• Strong professional development opportunities.