M&A (Private Equity) Senior Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 425,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas | Hybrid. A nationally recognized AmLaw 100 law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join its prestigious Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity practice in Dallas.

The ideal candidate will represent private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, strategic buyers, and investors on sophisticated middle‑market and upper‑middle‑market transactions. You will lead deal workstreams, draft and negotiate purchase agreements and ancillary documents, handle structuring, due diligence,

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of M&A and private equity experience.
• Experience representing private equity sponsors, strategic buyers, portfolio companies, and investors.
• Experience leading transaction workstreams and supervising junior attorneys.
• Strong drafting of purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, equity documents, and ancillary transaction agreements.
• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school is required; Texas bar admission or ability to be admitted.

Responsibilities

• Private equity acquisitions and dispositions.
• Platform and add-on acquisitions.
• Strategic mergers and acquisitions transactions.
• Portfolio company transactions.
• Growth equity and investment transactions.
• Transaction structuring, due diligence, and negotiations.
• Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and ancillary transaction documents.
• Direct client interaction and substantive deal responsibility.
• Collaboration with a sophisticated national M&A and private equity team.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity

Transaction drafting

Client management

Education

J.D. degree

Texas bar admission

Job description

Dallas | Hybrid

M&A (Private Equity) Senior Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join its highly regarded Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity practice in Dallas.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, strategic buyers, and investors in sophisticated middle-market and upper-middle-market transactions.

The Role

• Private equity acquisitions and dispositions
• Platform and add-on acquisitions
• Strategic mergers and acquisitions transactions
• Portfolio company transactions
• Growth equity and investment transactions
• Transaction structuring, due diligence, and negotiations
• Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and ancillary transaction documents
• Direct client interaction and substantive deal responsibility
• Collaboration with a sophisticated national M&A and private equity team

Ideal Background

• Approximately 5–8 years of M&A and private equity experience
• Significant experience representing private equity sponsors, strategic buyers, portfolio companies, and investors preferred
• Experience leading transaction workstreams and managing junior attorneys strongly preferred
• Strong drafting experience involving purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, equity documents, and ancillary transaction agreements
• Excellent business judgment, communication, and client-management skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted in Texas

Why This Opportunity

• Sophisticated national private equity and M&A platform
• Exposure to high-value middle-market and upper-middle-market transactions
• Significant client contact and leadership opportunities
• Strong mentorship and professional development resources
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Clear path toward partnership and long-term career growth
• Opportunity to work with leading private equity sponsors and sophisticated corporate clients

Compensation

Expected compensation ranges from approximately $310,000 – $425,000+ depending on class year, experience, deal experience, and overall qualifications.