Hybrid Corporate M&A Associate (3–5 yrs)

K&L Gates; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement plan

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities

Job summary

K&L Gates is seeking a midlevel Corporate M&A associate with 3–5 years of experience, ideally with private equity exposure, to join our team. The role is based in multiple U.S.

cities including Portland, OR, and offers mentoring and increasing client contact responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and be capable of working independently and within a team; base compensation ranges from $205,000 to $340,000 annually, with

Qualifications

• Strong M&A experience including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating merger agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, letters of intent, and related documents.
• Experience with partnership agreements, joint ventures, and limited liability company operating agreements.
• Meaningful responsibility for managing and closing M&A and related transactions.
• Conducting legal due diligence.
• Experience with representation and warranty insurance underwriting and related issues.
• Advising clients on general corporate/entity matters and business matters.

Responsibilities

• Candidates will work closely with experienced lawyers who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact.
• Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• We require strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service.

Skills

M&A experience

Drafting agreements

Negotiation

Due diligence

Client advisory

Job description

K&L Gates is seeking a midlevel Corporate M&A associate with 3–5 years of experience, ideally with private equity exposure, to join our team. The role is based in multiple U.S.

cities including Portland, OR, and offers mentoring and increasing client contact responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and be capable of working independently and within a team; base compensation ranges from $205,000 to $340,000 annually, with