Merger and Acquisition Attorney

Ascendion; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced M&A Attorney with a strong background in real estate finance and capital formation. The attorney will structure, negotiate, and close M&A and real estate transactions, focusing on financing and capital formation throughout the lifecycle of deals.

You will work closely with clients and professionals from deal structuring through post-closing matters, including drafting, due diligence, and financing documentation. Active PA Bar admission and a J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. required with strong M&A experience.
• Active Pennsylvania Bar admission in good standing.
• Experience handling M&A and corporate transactions.
• Recent real estate finance or capital raising experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of transactional law and risk allocation.
• Experience with real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, or investment transactions.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate, and close M&A and real estate-related transactions.
• Handle deal structuring, due diligence, financing, and closing.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, LOIs, and related docs.
• Coordinate legal due diligence and risk allocation across teams.
• Advise buyers, sellers, investors, developers on transaction structure.

Skills

M&A expertise

Real estate finance

Negotiation skills

Contract drafting

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced M&A Attorney with a strong background in real estate finance and capital raising to join a sophisticated transactional practice in Pittsburgh.

About the Role:

The attorney will play a key role in structuring, negotiating, and closing M&A and real estate-related transactions, with a particular focus on financing and capital formation.

You’ll work closely with clients and other professionals throughout the transaction lifecycle — from deal structuring and due diligence through negotiation, financing, documentation, closing, and post-closing matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic corporate transactions
• Advise clients on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and investment transactions
• Assist with capital raising transactions, including structuring and negotiating financing arrangements
• Advise buyers, sellers, investors, developers, and business owners on transaction structure and risk allocation
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, merger agreements, LOIs, confidentiality agreements, financing documents, and related transaction agreements
• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence for M&A and real estate transactions
• Structure and negotiate debt and equity financing arrangements
• Handle transaction issues involving representations and warranties, indemnification, closing conditions, and financing requirementsWork closely with attorneys across real estate, tax, corporate, employment, estate planning, and other practice areas

What We’re Looking For:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Pennsylvania Bar admission in good standing
• Meaningful experience handling M&A and corporate transactions
• Recent experience in real estate finance and/or capital raising is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of corporate and transactional law
• Experience with real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, or investment transactions
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $130,000 – $200,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: