Mid-Level M&A Associate: Private Equity & Complex Deals

BCG Attorney Search; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Adoption assistance

Backup dependent care benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Professional development and career growth opportunities

Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Mid-Level M&A Associate to join their team in Austin, Texas. This position focuses on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, representing clients in various corporate transactions.

The ideal candidate will have 4 to 8 years of experience in M&A or related fields, excellent communication skills, and strong drafting abilities. The firm offers a collaborative work environment and comprehensive employee benefits including medical insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions or related corporate transactions.
• Significant experience handling complex M&A transactions, including private equity matters.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and work directly with clients.
• Interest in business development and long‑term client relationship management.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.
• Manage multiple transaction workstreams from inception through closing.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on complex transactions.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and deal teams.
• Provide practical legal and business advice throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Support private equity and strategic corporate transactions across various industries.
• Contribute to client relationship development and business development initiatives.

Skills

Strong drafting and contract negotiation abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Analytical thinking and problem‑solving capabilities

Project and transaction management skills

Client relationship and stakeholder management

Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary legal teams

Practical business judgment and commercial awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA‑accredited law school

Active membership in good standing with the applicable state bar

Admission to the Texas Bar, or eligibility to obtain admission

Job description

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Mid-Level M&A Associate to join their team in Austin, Texas. This position focuses on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, representing clients in various corporate transactions.

The ideal candidate will have 4 to 8 years of experience in M&A or related fields, excellent communication skills, and strong drafting abilities. The firm offers a collaborative work environment and comprehensive employee benefits including medical insurance and professional development opportunities.