Corporate Transactions Associate

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Talent Acquisition is seeking a Corporate Transactions Associate for an AmLaw 50 opportunity in Atlanta. The role centers on sophisticated mergers & acquisitions, private equity, strategic transactions, and general corporate matters for a premier practice.

Ideal background includes 3–4 years of corporate transactional experience, strong drafting/negotiation skills, and a JD from an ABA-accredited school with Georgia bar admission or eligibility. Hybrid work in Atlanta.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–4 years of corporate transactional experience.
• Significant experience with M&A transactions.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school required.
• Georgia bar admission required or ability to become admitted in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Mergers & acquisitions transactions and private equity investments.
• Strategic corporate transactions and due diligence support.
• Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and related documents.
• Direct client interaction and substantive deal responsibility.
• Collaborate with a national corporate team.

Skills

Mergers & acquisitions

Drafting & negotiation

Client interaction

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Georgia bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Atlanta | Hybrid

Corporate Transactions Associate

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

A leading international law firm is seeking a Corporate Transactions Associate to join its highly regarded Atlanta office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in working on sophisticated mergers & acquisitions, private equity, strategic transactions, and general corporate matters within one of the nation's premier corporate practices.

The Role

• Mergers & acquisitions transactions
• Private equity acquisitions and investments
• Strategic corporate transactions
• Corporate governance and business counseling
• Transaction structuring and due diligence
• Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and ancillary transaction documents
• Direct client interaction and substantive deal responsibility
• Collaboration with a nationally recognized corporate team

Ideal Background

• Approximately 3–4 years of corporate transactional experience
• Significant experience with M&A transactions required
• Experience representing private equity sponsors, strategic buyers, sellers, or portfolio companies is a plus
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills involving acquisition agreements and transaction documents
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Georgia bar admission required or ability to become admitted in Georgia

Why This Opportunity

• Top-tier national corporate platform
• Exposure to sophisticated middle-market and upper-middle-market transactions
• Significant client interaction and responsibility early in your career
• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Clear partnership-track growth opportunity
• Opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized corporate and M&A attorneys

Compensation

Expected compensation ranges from approximately $260,000 – $390,000+ depending on class year, experience, and overall qualifications.

Confidential inquiries are welcome.