Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

Adams-; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 265,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings programs

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Adams- in Denver seeks an M&A Associate (4-6 years) to handle sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions for a diverse client base. You will draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents, lead due diligence, and provide broad corporate counsel on governance and compliance.

The role emphasizes client interaction, collaboration with attorneys across offices, and exposure to high-value deals, with a robust benefits package and opportunities for mentorship.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of corporate transactional experience, preferably in a law firm or in-house.
• Experience handling mergers & acquisitions and drafting/negotiating transaction documents.
• Ability to manage due diligence and deal timelines, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, operating agreements, and related contracts.
• Lead and manage legal due diligence for transactions.
• Counsel on corporate governance, formation, and compliance.
• Collaborate across offices to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
• Support business development and mentor junior attorneys.
• Utilize AI-driven resources to enhance client service and efficiency.

Skills

M&A experience

Drafting & negotiating

Leading due diligence

Client communication

Cross-office collaboration

Education

Colorado law license

Job description

Mergers & Acquisitions Associate (JN -102026-432858) Denver, Colorado

Salary: USD265000 - USD320000 per year

Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

Our client, a highly regarded global law firm, is seeking a M&A Associate (4-6 years of experience) to join its growing Corporate and M&A practice in Denver. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions while advising a diverse client base across multiple industries.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling complex M&A transactions, private equity matters, corporate governance issues, and general corporate counseling. The position offers significant client interaction, exposure to high-value transactions, and collaboration with attorneys across multiple offices and jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a variety of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, reorganizations, and joint ventures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents, including purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and related corporate contracts.
• Lead and manage legal due diligence processes for transactions.
• Counsel clients on entity formation, corporate governance, compliance, and other general corporate matters.
• Work closely with attorneys and professionals across practice groups and office locations to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
• Assist with client development initiatives and support long-term relationship management efforts.
• Utilize emerging technologies and legal innovation tools, including responsible use of AI-driven resources, to enhance client service.
• Participate in leadership development opportunities and contribute to mentoring junior attorneys.

The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of corporate transactional experience gained in a law firm or in-house legal environment, with significant experience handling mergers and acquisitions, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents, managing due diligence, and overseeing deal timelines. Experience with private equity transactions and acquisitions of privately held companies is highly preferred. Candidates should possess strong drafting, analytical, negotiation and communication skills, along with the ability to effectively work with clients, financial advisors, investment bankers, and other transaction participants. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, sound business judgment, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and an active Colorado law license or the ability to become licensed in Colorado.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $265,000-$320,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. In addition to competitive compensation, our client offers a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement savings programs, paid time off, parental leave, and paid holidays.