Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney (Hybrid)

OneCruit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 261,000 - 319,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation up to $290K

Bonus opportunities

Retirement plan options

PTO and paid sick leave

Job summary

A leading law firm in Washington, DC seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience and strong negotiation skills. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation up to $290,000 plus bonus. Join a collaborative team recognized for its sophisticated work and enduring client relationships while fostering your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of substantive M&A experience required.
• Member of the District of Columbia Bar in good standing.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive M&A transactions from structuring to closing.
• Prepare and negotiate complex transaction documents.
• Advise clients on deal structures and regulatory compliance.
• Foster strong client relationships.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

Transaction management

Negotiation

Client relationship building

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Associate Attorney | Mergers & Acquisitions

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid Schedule)

Experience: 3+ years

Compensation: Up to $290,000 + Bonus

***All inquiries are handled on a strictly confidential basis. No firm will receive your resume or any identifying information without your prior express consent.***

Position Summary

A highly respected, full-service law firm with a nationally recognized corporate and transactional practice is seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions Associate to join its Washington, DC office. The firm advises public and private companies, investors, and institutions on complex domestic and cross-border transactions and is known for its collaborative culture, sophisticated work, and long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive M&A transactions through all phases, from initial structuring and diligence to closing and post-closing matters
• Prepare, review, and negotiate complex transaction documents, including stock and asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, joint venture arrangements, and operating agreements
• Advise clients on deal structure, strategic considerations, regulatory compliance, and risk allocation
• Work collaboratively with firm partners, internal specialists, external advisors, and financing sources in domestic and cross-border transactions
• Foster strong, enduring client relationships aligned with a client-centric service philosophy

Qualifications

• 3+ years of substantive M&A experience
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills across a range of deal structures
• Member of the District of Columbia Bar in good standing
• Hybrid work environment (remote + in-office)
• Competitive compensation up to $290K +plus bonus
• Attainable billable hour requirement
• Retirement plan options
• PTO and paid sick leave

Apply today for a confidential conversation.