Corporate Transactions Associate Attorney

Goodwin Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Houston seeks a corporate transactions attorney to advise businesses and investors on healthcare deals. You will take an active role through the lifecycle of transactions, including drafting and negotiating deal documents, overseeing diligence, and managing closings.

The role requires 2+ years of substantive experience in corporate transactional work, strong M&A drafting skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of substantive corporate transactional experience.
• Meaningful M&A drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing transaction diligence and closing processes.
• Healthcare industry experience valued but not required.
• Exposure to private equity or investment-driven transactions beneficial.
• Strong academic background and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple transaction workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Active Texas bar in good standing or eligibility for admission.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role throughout the lifecycle of transactions, including preparing and negotiating deal documents.
• Oversee diligence, coordinate multidisciplinary workstreams, and help manage matters through closing.

Skills

M&A experience

Drafting & negotiation

Diligence management

Healthcare deal exposure

Private equity exposure

Attention to detail

Multistream coordination

Texas bar eligibility

Education

Law degree / JD

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking a corporate transactions attorney to join a sophisticated practice advising businesses and investors on complex transactions within the healthcare sector.

The attorney will take an active role throughout the lifecycle of transactions, including preparing and negotiating deal documents, overseeing diligence, coordinating multidisciplinary workstreams, and helping manage matters through closing. The position offers meaningful responsibility and direct involvement with sophisticated clients and transactions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of substantive corporate transactional experience
• Meaningful M&A experience with strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience managing transaction diligence and closing processes
• Healthcare industry experience is highly valued but not required
• Exposure to private equity or investment-driven transactions is beneficial
• Strong academic background and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple transaction workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Active Texas bar in good standing or eligibility for admission

Candidates should bring a strong foundation in corporate transactions and the ability to assume meaningful responsibility on complex matters. Attorneys substantial M&A experience with healthcare exposure are encouraged to apply.

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Jo Chapman