Mergers & Acquisitions- Associate Attorney

MDS Staffing; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Wellness and professional development

Job summary

Our client is a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 law firm in Atlanta, offering a hybrid work arrangement. The Associate Attorney will join the Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Finance practice, handling sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions with a strong emphasis on private equity deals.

The role requires 4–6 years of substantive M&A experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and Georgia bar admission. Excellent drafting, negotiating, and client-relations skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of substantive M&A and corporate transactions experience.
• Experience drafting equity and asset purchase agreements.
• Experience leading due diligence and coordinating with junior team members.
• Strong communication skills with clients and external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic corporate transactions.
• Manage all phases of M&A transactions from structuring to closing.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements and ancillary documents.
• Lead and coordinate legal due diligence efforts with junior attorneys.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity

Diligence coordination

Drafting agreements

Client communication

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Bar admission in Georgia

Job description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Mergers & Acquisitions/Corporate Finance Practice Group

Location :Atlanta, GA

HYBRID

Our client, a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a highly motivated mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Finance practice in Atlanta. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a sophisticated, fast-paced transactional group that handles complex domestic and cross-border M&A matters, with a strong emphasis on private equity transactions and private-company acquisitions. The role offers significant client exposure, responsibility, and the chance to collaborate with seasoned deal professionals on high-value transactions.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Georgia, in good standing
• 4–6 years of substantive experience handling mergers and acquisitions and complex corporate transactions
• Sophisticated law firm experience advising on complex M&A and corporate finance matters
• Strong experience managing private equity transactions and private-target M&A
• Proven ability to manage complex deal timelines, coordinate with subject matter experts and junior team members, and oversee transaction workflows from diligence through closing
• Experience drafting and negotiating equity and asset purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary transaction documents
• Extensive experience conducting, analyzing, and summarizing legal due diligence
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to interact effectively with clients, investment bankers, and other external advisors
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and the capacity to distill complex legal issues into practical, actionable advice
• Demonstrated ownership mentality, strong work ethic, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic corporate transactions, with a focus on private equity-sponsored deals
• Manage all phases of M&A transactions, including structuring, diligence, drafting, negotiation, and closing
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, ancillary agreements, and transaction documentation
• Lead and coordinate legal due diligence efforts, including supervising junior attorneys and synthesizing findings for clients
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients and external advisors throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, tax, finance, and regulatory disciplines to deliver integrated legal solutions

Why Join Us?

This opportunity offers the chance to join a highly respected M&A practice known for handling sophisticated, market-leading transactions across industries. Associates gain meaningful responsibility early, benefit from a collaborative and relationship-driven culture, and work closely with partners who are deeply invested in professional development and mentorship. The firm provides an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their practices while delivering exceptional client service on complex, high-impact deals.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience, class year and market factors
• Eligibility for the firm's generous bonus structure
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; retirement plans; flexible time off; paid parental leave; paid holidays; and additional wellness and professional development benefits
  

Our client is anEqual Opportunity Employer.