Mergers and Acquisitions and Energy Transactional Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Houston seeks a talented associate to join its Mergers and Acquisitions and Energy Transactional Group. The successful candidate will work on complex transactions across industries, with a focus on the energy sector.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of corporate transactions experience, strong drafting skills, and the ability to advise both legal and business teams while using modern technology platforms.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate transactions, preferably in a national law firm.
• Excellent writing and drafting skills with experience in transaction documents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in the energy industry is beneficial but not required.
• Admission to the relevant state bar or eligibility for admission.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structuring, financing, negotiating, and executing mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements and ancillary closing documents.
• Advise legal and business teams from deal inception through closing.
• Support energy-related transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions of power assets.
• Conduct due diligence and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Tech proficiency

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Legal tech platforms

Job description

Job OverviewA

law firm seeks a talented associate to join its Mergers and Acquisitions and Energy Transactional Group in Houston. The successful candidate will work on complex transactions across various industries, with a focus on the energy sector.

Duties

• Assist in structuring, financing, negotiating, and executing mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements and ancillary closing documents.
• Advise legal and business teams from deal inception through closing.
• Support energy-related transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions of power assets.
• Conduct due diligence and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate transactions, preferably in a national law firm.
• Excellent writing and drafting skills with experience in transaction documents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in the energy industry is beneficial but not required.
• Admission to the relevant state bar or eligibility for admission.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.

Certifications

• Admission to the relevant state bar.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interact with and advise legal and business teams.
• Proficiency in using technology platforms for legal work.

Benefits

• Work alongside a nationally recognized partner in M&A and energy transactions.
• Exposure to high-value, complex deals across multiple industries.
• Join a collegial, collaborative team committed to professional development and mentorship.