Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

Interlink Talent Solutions; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term care

Flexible spending accounts

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Back-up care

Vacation 4 weeks

Sick time 2 weeks

10 holidays

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Job summary

The M&A Associate role in Boston targets lawyers with 3–7 years of M&A experience to manage sophisticated matters, work directly with clients, and drive deal processes in a leading law firm. Collaboration with partners and teams is central as you grow into greater responsibility.

Candidates should have a J.D. from a recognized law school, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a track record of supervising junior associates while delivering results under deadlines.

Qualifications

• J.D. from a nationally recognized law school.
• 3–7 years of M&A experience.
• Strong mergers and acquisitions experience, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Experience managing deal processes and client relationships.
• Experience supervising junior associates is preferred.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent organizational, communication, drafting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate definitive and ancillary M&A transaction documents.
• Manage deal processes and day-to-day workflow for a variety of M&A matters.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Handle sophisticated M&A matters for clients with complex legal and business needs.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients throughout all stages of transactions.
• Manage multiple concurrent matters while meeting deadlines and client expectations.

Skills

M&A experience

Drafting documents

Client relationships

Deal processes

Team mentorship

Communication

Organization

Deadline management

Education

J.D. from a law school

Job description

My client is a leading law firm seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate with 3–7 years of experience to join its M&A Practice in Boston. The role offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated M&A matters, work directly with clients, manage deal processes, and take on increasing responsibility within a collaborative corporate practice.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate definitive and ancillary M&A transaction documents.
• Manage deal processes and day-to-day workflow for a variety of M&A matters.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Handle sophisticated M&A matters for clients with complex legal and business needs.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients throughout all stages of transactions.
• Manage multiple concurrent matters while meeting deadlines and client expectations.

Qualifications

• J.D. from a nationally recognized law school.
• 3–7 years of M&A experience.
• Strong mergers and acquisitions experience, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Experience managing deal processes and client relationships.
• Experience supervising junior associates is preferred.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent organizational, communication, drafting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines effectively.
• Competitive salary range of $260,000–$420,000 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits and backup care for children and adults.
• Four weeks of accrued vacation and two weeks of sick time annually.
• 10 paid holidays each year.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Sophisticated M&A work and opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Position available in Boston.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.