Mergers & Acquisitions- Associate Attorney

Joseph Michaels International; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International in Atlanta seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Finance group. The role involves handling sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions, with a focus on private equity deals.

You will work closely with senior deal professionals in a fast-paced environment and manage complex timelines from diligence through closing. Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of substantive M&A experience, a top-tier JD, and active Georgia Bar

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Georgia Bar admission in good standing.
• 4–6 years of substantive M&A and corporate transactions experience.
• Sophisticated experience advising on complex M&A and corporate finance matters.
• Strong background in private equity transactions and private-target M&A.
• Experience drafting and negotiating equity and asset purchase agreements and related documents.
• Extensive due diligence experience and ability to summarize findings for clients.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic corporate transactions.
• Manage all phases of M&A transactions from structuring to closing.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements and ancillary transaction documents.
• Lead legal due diligence efforts and supervise junior attorneys.
• Serve as primary client contact and coordinate with external advisors.
• Collaborate across corporate, tax, finance and regulatory teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

JD from top-tier law school with优秀学术记录

Active Georgia Bar admission in good

4–6 years M&A & corporate finance

Experience with private equity deals

Drafting and negotiating purchase & SP

Legal due diligence & deal logistics

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer.