Strategic M&A Counsel (Mid-Level Corporate)

The People Of: Professional Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in Washington, DC seeks a Mid-Level Corporate M&A Associate Attorney to handle sophisticated transactional work. The role offers exposure to high-value deals and collaboration with experienced dealmakers in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of substantive Corporate/M&A experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a JD from an accredited law school.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of substantive Corporate/M&A experience.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction agreements and related documentation.
• Conduct and manage due diligence processes.
• Support private equity investments and joint venture transactions.
• Coordinate transaction teams and work closely with clients throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice in fast-paced transactional environments.

Skills

Corporate/M&A experience

Drafting

Due diligence

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The People Of: Professional Services in Washington, DC seeks a Mid-Level Corporate M&A Associate Attorney to handle sophisticated transactional work. The role offers exposure to high-value deals and collaboration with experienced dealmakers in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of substantive Corporate/M&A experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a JD from an accredited law school.