Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Talent Acquisition represents a prestigious AmLaw 100 firm recruiting a Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney for its Dallas office.

The role focuses on representing public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and strategic investors in sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions, with a strong emphasis on drafting and due diligence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mergers & acquisitions, private equity, or corporate transactional experience at a sophisticated law firm.
• Experience representing public and private companies, PE sponsors, investors and sophisticated clients.
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, merger agreements, disclosure schedules, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and related docs.
• Experience conducting and managing legal due diligence across complex transactions.
• Advising on corporate governance, entity formation and general corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent public and private companies and investors in complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements and related transaction documents.
• Lead and organize due diligence and coordinate all phases of transactions.
• Advise on corporate governance and entity formation matters.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

Private equity

Corporate transactions

Due diligence

Negotiation

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Texas bar admission or eligible

Job description

Dallas | Hybrid

Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $375,000+

A highly respected national law firm is seeking a Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join its Dallas office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing public and private companies, private equity sponsors, investors, and other sophisticated clients in complex domestic and cross-border transactions.

Ideal Background

• 3+ years of mergers & acquisitions, private equity, or corporate transactional experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
• Experience representing public companies, privately held companies, private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and strategic buyers and sellers
• Experience handling mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, recapitalizations, and other strategic corporate transactions
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, merger agreements, disclosure schedules, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and related transaction documentation
• Experience conducting and managing legal due diligence and coordinating all phases of sophisticated transactions
• Experience advising clients regarding corporate governance, entity formation, and general corporate matters
• Experience with private equity transactions, venture capital investments, or securities matters is preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

• Sophisticated national corporate and M&A platform
• Exposure to complex domestic and cross-border transactions
• Significant client interaction and responsibility
• Opportunity to represent leading public companies, private equity sponsors, and strategic investors
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment