M&A Associate — Regulated Deals with Direct Client Contact

BCL Legal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Law Firm in Washington, D.C. seeks a 4th–6th year M&A Associate to join its corporate team. You will draft and negotiate primary deal documents, manage due diligence, and coordinate with antitrust, CFIUS, and government contracts specialists to add real strategic weight to deals.

As you grow, you will gain more direct client contact and a growing voice in negotiations, contributing to a collaborative, merit-driven culture with strong promotion prospects and market-leading compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-stakes corporate transactions, including public or private M&A.
• Ability to draft and negotiate primary deal documents.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory specialists (antitrust, national security, government contracts) is valued.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate key deal documents for complex M&A transactions.
• Manage due diligence and coordinate with regulatory teams to address strategic issues.
• Increase direct client contact and develop a voice in negotiations as you grow in the role.

Skills

M&A

Negotiation

Due diligence

Regulatory depth

Job description

Global Law Firm in Washington, D.C. seeks a 4th–6th year M&A Associate to join its corporate team. You will draft and negotiate primary deal documents, manage due diligence, and coordinate with antitrust, CFIUS, and government contracts specialists to add real strategic weight to deals.

As you grow, you will gain more direct client contact and a growing voice in negotiations, contributing to a collaborative, merit-driven culture with strong promotion prospects and market-leading compensation.