Strategic M&A Associate for Private Equity & Growth Deals

Hirschler; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirschler, a dynamic Virginia-based law firm, seeks an experienced associate to join our Chambers-rated M&A and Corporate Business Services Groups. You will lead merger, acquisition, divestiture, and private equity transactions from LOI through closing, drafting and negotiating key documents and coordinating due diligence.

You will advise clients on governance, growth initiatives, and capital transactions, collaborating with partners across tax, benefits, finance, real estate, and employment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of transactional experience with emphasis on mergers and acquisitions and representation of privately held companies.
• Experience drafting and negotiating principal transaction documents and managing due diligence processes.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Collaborative approach and commitment to exceptional client service
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment while exercising sound judgment
• Admission to practice law in Virginia, or eligibility to become admitted promptly

Responsibilities

• Lead and support merger, acquisition, divestiture, and private equity transactions from LOI through closing
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, ancillary agreements, and other transaction documents
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence investigations and coordinate transaction workstreams
• Advise clients on corporate governance, business, and operational matters
• Counsel privately held businesses on growth initiatives, ownership transitions, and capital transactions
• Collaborate with tax, employee benefits, finance, real estate, and other practice areas to deliver solutions
• Develop direct client relationships and participate in strategic deal negotiations
• Work on matters for clients across the United States and internationally

Skills

M&A transactions

Drafting agreements

Due diligence

Client communication

Education

Virginia Bar Admission

Bar admission eligible

Job description

Hirschler, a dynamic Virginia-based law firm, seeks an experienced associate to join our Chambers-rated M&A and Corporate Business Services Groups. You will lead merger, acquisition, divestiture, and private equity transactions from LOI through closing, drafting and negotiating key documents and coordinating due diligence.

You will advise clients on governance, growth initiatives, and capital transactions, collaborating with partners across tax, benefits, finance, real estate, and employment