Senior Associate Attorney - Corporate MampA

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global collaboration platform

Competitive compensation

High-performing environment

Autonomy and career growth

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Senior Associate Attorney specializing in Corporate M&A for its Boston, MA office. The role involves advising clients throughout the M&A lifecycle, focusing on strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and exit transactions.

The candidate will lead buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, draft and negotiate LOIs and purchase agreements, coordinate due diligence, and provide structuring advice while staying current on corporate and securities law developments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporate transactional experience.
• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Massachusetts or eligible for prompt admission.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents (LOIs, purchase agreements).
• Advise on transaction structure, risk allocation, and execution strategy.
• Coordinate due diligence for buyers and sellers.
• Support VC and growth-stage transactions related to acquisitions or exits.
• Counsel on post-closing integration and governance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors for closings.
• Stay current on corporate, M&A, and securities law developments.

Skills

M&A transactions

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Collaborative work

Education

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

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate Attorney specializing in Corporate M&A for its Boston, MA office. The role involves advising clients throughout the M&A lifecycle, focusing on strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and exit transactions.

Duties

• Lead and support buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, including stock and asset purchases, mergers, and strategic exits.
• Negotiate and draft transaction documents, including letters of intent and purchase agreements.
• Advise clients on transaction structure, deal risk allocation, and execution strategy.
• Manage and coordinate legal due diligence for buyers and sellers.
• Support venture capital and growth-stage transactions related to acquisition or exit planning.
• Counsel clients on post-closing integration and corporate governance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors for efficient closings.
• Stay current on corporate, M&A, and securities law developments.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Massachusetts or eligible for prompt admission.
• 4+ years of corporate transactional experience, focusing on M&A transactions.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts

Skills

• Experience representing public and private companies in M&A transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions independently.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple deals simultaneously.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Access to a global platform for cross-border collaboration.
• Competitive compensation structure.
• Collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Opportunities for autonomy and career growth.