Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

Dechert LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 310,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechert LLP in Dallas seeks experienced M&A associates with 4–7 years of practice to join our Corporate & Securities group. From day one, associates handle meaningful client-facing responsibilities and work on complex transactions across the globe.

We advise on legal and technical aspects of deals, with a reputation for creative solutions and commercial approach. Salary is $310,000+ commensurate with class year and experience.

Qualifications

• M&A experience in complex transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating deal documents.
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on drafting and negotiating experience for complex M&A and private equity transactions and related transaction documentation.
• 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.
• Team-driven attitude and ability to work across groups to close transactions.

Skills

M&A experience

Deal execution

Team collaboration

Job description

We are seeking experienced M&A associates with 4–7 years of practice to join our Corporate & Securities group.

From day one, our associates are given meaningful client-facing responsibilities that go beyond their level — because we believe that exceptional lawyers are developed through real experience, not just observation. Our culture is built on the seamless integration of lateral and homegrown talent, fostering a team that is rich in perspective, background, and experience.

Our team represents buyers, sellers and advisers in sophisticated, complex mergers and acquisitions around the globe. Our clients laud the practice for its creative legal solutions and commercial approach. We advise on both the legal and technical aspects of complex transactions as well as on financial and market implications. In addition, our practice is top ranked in the most prominent M&A and private equity league tables and publications, including Chambers and Law360.

If you are ready to take your M&A practice to the next level at a firm that will invest in you as much as you invest in your work, we would love to hear from you.

Salary is $310,000+ commensurate with class year and experience.

We are looking for:

• Hands on drafting and negotiating experience for complex M&A and private equity transactions and related transaction documentation
• 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
• Team-driven attitude