M&A Associate

A leading global law firm is seeking a Corporate M&A Associate with 4-6 years of experience to join its nationally recognized Corporate and M&A practice in Denver. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney seeking sophisticated private equity and middle-market M&A work, meaningful client responsibility, and the ability to collaborate on complex transactions across a global platform.

The practice represents private equity sponsors, strategic investors, portfolio companies, and privately held businesses in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic investments, reorganizations, and general corporate matters. Associates are given substantial responsibility early in their careers and work directly with clients, investment bankers, and deal teams throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Corporate M&A Associate Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, joint ventures, reorganizations, and other strategic corporate transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and other transactional documentation
• Manage legal due diligence processes and assist in identifying and mitigating transactional risks
• Support private equity and middle-market M&A transactions from letter of intent through closing
• Provide ongoing corporate governance, compliance, and general corporate counseling to clients
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups to execute complex transactions
• Maintain direct interaction with clients, investment bankers, opposing counsel, and other transaction advisors
• Participate in business development initiatives and contribute to a team-oriented, entrepreneurial culture

Corporate M&A Associate Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 4-6 years of corporate transactional experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Experience managing M&A transactions, including drafting asset purchase agreements, equity purchase agreements, ancillary documents, and conducting due diligence reviews
• Exposure to private equity transactions and private company acquisitions preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines independently
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work directly with clients and advisors
• Colorado bar admission or ability to obtain admission required

Corporate M&A Associate Benefits:

• Work on sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions with a nationally recognized corporate practice
• Direct exposure to high-profile clients and complex cross-border transactions
• Collaborative deal teams spanning offices across North America, Europe, and the Middle East
• Significant client-facing responsibility and early ownership of matters
• Strong mentorship culture with formal professional development and leadership training opportunities
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Collegial, relationship-driven environment that emphasizes teamwork and long-term career growth
• Market-leading compensation ranging from 250,000-315,000 plus comprehensive benefits

If you are a corporate attorney seeking sophisticated deal work, strong mentorship, meaningful client interaction, and a long-term growth opportunity with a premier transactional platform, apply today for a confidential discussion.