Mergers & Acquisitions- Associate Attorney

CareerNerds; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC, an AmLaw 100 client, seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Finance practice in Atlanta. The role offers significant client exposure, responsibility, and collaboration with seasoned deal professionals on high-value transactions.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of substantive M&A experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and Georgia bar admission in good standing. Hybrid Atlanta work model with broad private equity exposure.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Georgia Bar admission in good standing.
• 4–6 years of substantive M&A and corporate transactions experience.
• Experience advising on complex M&A and corporate finance matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic deals.
• Manage all phases of M&A transactions: structure, diligence, drafting, negotiation, closing.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements and related documents.
• Lead and coordinate due diligence efforts, supervise junior attorneys.
• Serve as main client contact throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Client interaction

Project management

Education

J.D. from top-tier law school

Georgia Bar Admission (active, in good standing)

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.