Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

5 Legal; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Legal, a Top 100 AmLaw firm, seeks an associate to join its Corporate practice in the Dallas office. The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of corporate law experience, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters.

The role emphasizes strategic transactions, governance, and multi-deal capabilities. Candidates should have proven experience leading due diligence teams, coordinating with specialists, drafting transaction documents, and delivering clear written analyses

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in corporate law.
• Experience leading due diligence teams and coordinating specialists.
• Strong writing skills and academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Lead due diligence teams on transactions and coordinate with specialists.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents and agreements.
• Manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision and tight deadlines.

Skills

Mergers & acquisitions

Corporate governance

Drafting transaction documents

Due diligence leadership

Job description

Top 100 AmLaw firm seeks an associate to join their Corporate practice group in any of their offices located in the United States.

The ideal candidate must have 3-6 years of experience in corporate law, with particular experience in mergers & acquisitions and other general corporate and commercial matters. Candidates with specific expertise in strategic transactions (including, mergers and acquisitions, investments and joint ventures), as well as general corporate and corporate governance experience. The candidate must have experience leading due diligence teams, managing specialists and drafting transaction documents. The successful candidate will also have excellent writing skills, superior academics, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.