Senior Corporate M&A Associate — Growth & Origination

Caldwell; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elite Platform

Competitive Compensation

Culture of mentorship

Autonomy & career growth

Job summary

Caldwell is seeking a Senior Associate in its Corporate Practice Group in Boston to advise clients through the full M&A lifecycle, focusing on strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and exits. You will work with founders, boards, private equity sponsors, and public companies on complex transactions.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA‑accredited school, Massachusetts admission or eligibility, and 4+ years of corporate transactional experience at a comparable firm.

Qualifications

• 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, with emphasis on buy-side and sell-side M&A at a comparable law firm.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and manage multiple deals.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting buy‑side and sell‑side M&A transactions, including stock and asset purchases, mergers, carve-outs, and strategic exits.
• Negotiating and drafting primary and ancillary transaction documents, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, merger agreements, and closing deliverables.
• Advising clients on transaction structure, deal risk allocation, and execution strategy across acquisitions and sales.
• Managing and coordinating legal due diligence for both buyers and sellers, including issue spotting, risk assessment, and remediation strategies.
• Supporting venture capital and growth‑stage transactions, particularly where tied to acquisition or exit planning.
• Counseling clients on post‑closing integration, divestiture matters, and ongoing corporate governance.
• Collaborating closely with internal teams and external advisors to drive efficient, on‑time closings.
• Staying current on U.S. and international corporate, M&A, and securities law developments affecting transactional work.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

M&A experience

Due diligence

Team mentorship

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Caldwell is seeking a Senior Associate in its Corporate Practice Group in Boston to advise clients through the full M&A lifecycle, focusing on strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and exits. You will work with founders, boards, private equity sponsors, and public companies on complex transactions.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA‑accredited school, Massachusetts admission or eligibility, and 4+ years of corporate transactional experience at a comparable firm.