M&A Associate: Lead Deals & Direct Client Work

Jobot; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot, a boutique corporate practice in Boston, seeks a Corporate M&A Associate with approximately three or more years of experience to handle sophisticated transactions from formation through exit events.

The role offers active client engagement, collaboration with founders and investors, and the opportunity to take ownership of matters in a close-knit, entrepreneurial environment. A JD and bar admission are required.

Qualifications

• Experience advising companies, entrepreneurs, and investors on corporate and transactional matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, communication, and client-management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise businesses, founders, and investors on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and other debt and equity financing transactions.
• Manage transactions from initial structuring and due diligence through negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements, financing documents, commercial contracts, licensing agreements, and related corporate documentation.
• Support strategic partnerships, investment arrangements, and other business-critical transactions.
• Identify and address legal, regulatory, compliance, and risk considerations throughout the transaction process.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing practical, commercially focused guidance on business decisions and growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and other professionals to keep transactions moving efficiently and meet key deadlines.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Client management

Communication

Analytical

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Jobot, a boutique corporate practice in Boston, seeks a Corporate M&A Associate with approximately three or more years of experience to handle sophisticated transactions from formation through exit events.

The role offers active client engagement, collaboration with founders and investors, and the opportunity to take ownership of matters in a close-knit, entrepreneurial environment. A JD and bar admission are required.