M&A/ Venture Capital Associate

5 Legal; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Top AmLaw 200 law firm in Austin seeks an associate for their Corporate M&A practice group. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of corporate experience with a focus on startup representation, venture capital, and M&A transactions, including work with technology companies.

The role requires drafting and negotiating transaction documents, managing client relationships, and supervising junior associates on complex matters. Outstanding academics are expected.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of corporate experience in a law firm
• Strong drafting/negotiating of transaction documents
• Experience managing client relationships and supervising junior associates
• Significant startup, venture capital, and M&A exposure

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day matters and client workflows for a diverse corporate practice
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize transaction documents with precision
• Supervise and mentor junior associates on deal teams
• Support M&A, VC, and startup representation for technology companies in Austin office

Skills

Drafting & negotiating

Relationship management

Supervising juniors

Tech company experience

Startups & VC

Job description

Top AmLaw 200 law firm seeks an associate to join their Corporate M&A practice group in their Austin office.

The ideal candidate should have 4-6 years of corporate experience and must have significant experience in corporate law practice with a focus on start-up representation and experience in venture capital, emerging companies, and M&A transactions. Candidates should have strong skills in drafting and negotiating transaction documents, managing client relationships, supervising junior associates, and handling day-to-day demands and workflow requirements of a variety of clients with sophisticated needs. Significant experience with technology companies is a plus. Candidates should have outstanding academic credentials and at least three years of relevant experience.