Corporate MampA Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Columbia, MD seeks a Corporate M&A Associate with 3–5 years of experience to join our Corporate Practice Group. The role concentrates on middle-market transactions, with a strong emphasis on drafting and negotiation and managing multiple deals with meticulous attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will hold a JD from an accredited law school, be eligible to practice in at least one jurisdiction, and provide strategic, client-focused corporate governance advice across

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Approximately 3-5 years of M&A experience at a law firm.
• Experience supporting middle-market M&A transactions.
• General corporate law experience is a plus.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction (or ability to obtain admission).

Responsibilities

• Support and manage all phases of middle-market M&A transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and coordinating closings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, ancillary transaction documents, and other corporate agreements.
• Assist clients with a broad range of corporate governance and general business matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide strategic, business-focused legal counsel.
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and client service.

Skills

Drafting & Negotiation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written & Verbal Communication

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate M&A Associate Attorney with approximately 3-5 years of experience to join their Corporate Practice Group in Columbia, MD. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in mergers and acquisitions, with additional general corporate experience considered a plus.

Duties

• Support and manage all phases of middle-market M&A transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and coordinating closings.


• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, ancillary transaction documents, and other corporate agreements.


• Assist clients with a broad range of corporate governance and general business matters.


• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide strategic, business-focused legal counsel.


• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and client service.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.


• Approximately 3-5 years of M&A experience at a law firm.


• Experience supporting middle-market M&A transactions.


• General corporate law experience is a plus.


• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.


• Ability to manage associate-level deal responsibilities with appropriate partner oversight.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Admission to practice in at least one applicable jurisdiction (or ability to obtain admission).

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in at least one applicable jurisdiction (or ability to obtain admission).

Skills

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated middle-market transactions.


• Collaborative and supportive work environment.


• Meaningful client interaction and the opportunity to build lasting relationships.