M&A Associate

recruitometry; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm seeks talented M&A Associates with 3–6 years of experience to join its growing Mergers & Acquisitions practice. The successful candidate will advise major public and private companies, asset managers, and financial institutions on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions.

Key responsibilities include structuring, negotiating, drafting, due diligence, and providing practical legal solutions.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of legal experience with a focus on mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication abilities.
• Excellent academic credentials and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on sophisticated mergers and acquisitions transactions.
• Assist with structuring, negotiation, and execution of M&A deals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and related agreements.
• Conduct due diligence and analyze corporate, regulatory issues.
• Collaborate with transaction teams across departments to deliver client solutions.
• Manage multiple transactions and deadlines with professional rigor.

Skills

M&A experience

Legal research

Drafting and negotiation

Communication skills

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

M&A Associate

About the Role:

A leading global law firm is seeking talented M&A Associates with 3 6 years of experience to join its growing Mergers & Acquisitions practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated and high-value transactions while advising major public and private companies, asset managers, and financial institutions. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced corporate attorneys and play an important role in complex domestic and cross-border M&A matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on sophisticated mergers and acquisitions transactions.
• Assist with the structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex M&A transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and related agreements.
• Conduct legal and transactional due diligence.
• Analyze corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues arising in connection with M&A transactions.
• Work closely with clients, senior attorneys, specialists, and transaction professionals.
• Assist with transaction strategy and provide practical legal solutions to complex issues.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal analysis and memoranda.
• Manage multiple transactions, assignments, and deadlines effectively.
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate and other practice areas to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
• Maintain high standards of legal drafting, analytical work, and client service.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 6 years of legal experience with a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience working on sophisticated corporate and M&A transactions.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with senior attorneys, clients, and transaction teams.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Why Join Us:

• Join a highly respected global law firm with a sophisticated M&A practice.
• Work on complex and high-value transactions for major corporate and financial clients.
• Gain exposure to sophisticated domestic and cross-border M&A matters.
• Work alongside experienced corporate attorneys and leading practitioners.
• Develop advanced transactional skills through meaningful responsibility.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Build relationships with sophisticated clients and leading businesses.
• Benefit from a collaborative and intellectually challenging work environment.
• Gain long-term career growth and professional development opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Exposure to sophisticated M&A transactions and high-profile clients.
• Collaborative and intellectually rigorous work environment.
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals.