Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Idaho; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Robust benefits package

Mentorship and training

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in Boise, Idaho seeks a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate to join its Corporate Group. The role centers on M&A and related transactions within a nationally recognized practice, offering exposure to a broad range of deals and a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience in corporate transactions, a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, and Idaho Bar admission or willingness to pursue admission.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in corporate transactions, ideally with a focus on M&A.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to the Idaho Bar, or willingness to become admitted.
• Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience with corporate restructuring, cross-border transactions, or private equity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements and other transactional documents.
• Support due diligence and manage closing processes.
• Advise clients on corporate structuring, compliance, and governance matters.
• Assist with cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients across industries.

Skills

Strong writing

Communication skills

Analytical skills

M&A experience (1–2 years)

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Vacancy: Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

Experience: 1–2 years

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Firm: AmLaw 100 Firm

Location: Boise, Idaho

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of experience in corporate transactions, ideally with a focus on M&A.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to the Idaho Bar, or willingness to become admitted.
• Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience with corporate restructuring, cross-border transactions, or private equity is a plus.

About The Role

A leading AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a junior associate to join its Corporate Group in Boise, focusing on M&A and related transactions. The role provides the opportunity to work on a broad array of deals, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, recapitalizations, and venture capital investments. This is a great platform for early-career associates to gain hands‑on deal experience in a highly collaborative and nationally recognized practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, investor rights agreements, and other transactional documents.
• Support due diligence and manage closing processes.
• Advise clients on corporate structuring, compliance, and governance matters.
• Assist with cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients across industries.

Why Join?

• Work on complex deals with Fortune 100 clients and emerging companies
• Mentorship and training tailored to junior associates
• Collegial culture with national reach and industry depth
• Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and robust benefits package
• Opportunity for rapid responsibility and visibility within the team

About The Firm

This AmLaw 100 firm has served clients for over a century and is known for its deep industry experience and collaborative culture. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, the firm handles high‑stakes legal work for global businesses. Attorneys benefit from a supportive environment, pro bono initiatives, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.