Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

Dechert LLP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechert LLP in Charlotte seeks professionals with hands-on drafting and negotiating experience for complex M&A and private equity transactions. The role requires active participation as a key member of deal teams, producing acquisition and equity documents, and managing core transaction steps from due diligence to close.

Candidates should demonstrate experience running key aspects of transactions with clients and advisers, contributing meaningfully beyond their level to the deal team’s success.

Qualifications

• Hands-on drafting and negotiating experience for complex M&A and private equity transactions.

Responsibilities

• Produce acquisition, equity, and related documents as a key member of deal teams.
• Run key aspects of transactions from due diligence through closing.
• Maintain client-facing responsibilities to support deal execution.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Due diligence

Deal execution

Client-facing

Job description

Overview

• The practice represents buyers, sellers, and advisers in sophisticated, complex mergers and acquisitions globally, advising on both the legal and technical aspects of transactions as well as on financial and market implications.
• The firm's M&A and private equity practice is top-ranked in prominent league tables and publications, including Chambers and Law360.
• Associates are provided with meaningful client-facing responsibilities that extend beyond their immediate level to foster development through real experience.
• The role requires hands-on drafting and negotiating experience for complex M&A and private equity transactions and related transaction documentation.
• Candidates must have experience as a key member of deal teams, including responsibility for producing acquisition, equity, and related documents, and running key aspects of transactions from due diligence through closing.