M&A Attorney
About the Opportunity
Our client, a top‑tier Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a M&A Associate (2-5 years) to join their highly regarded corporate practice. This is a genuine destination platform for associates looking to do sophisticated, headline M&A work within a firm known for strong deal execution, lean teams, and a progressive, collaborative culture. The culture places a genuine emphasis on inclusion, and long‑term career development, with a meaningful investment in mentorship and transparency around expectations and progression.
The role offers exposure to a broad mix of domestic and cross‑border transactions, meaningful responsibility from an early stage, and direct client and partner engagement.
The firm will consider lawyers based in New York, San Francisco, Denver, or Seattle.
The Role
This position sits within the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions practice and involves advising on a wide range of public and private M&A transactions, spanning both buy‑side and sell‑side mandates. Their clients include Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, investment banks, and privately-held companies.
Responsibilities
- Advise on domestic and cross‑border M&A transactions, including both public and private deals
- Handle buy‑side and sell‑side representations
- Work on complex transaction structures, including spin‑offs, carve‑outs, leveraged buyouts, recapitalisations, and tender offers
- Draft and negotiate key transaction documentation and ancillary agreements
- Manage due diligence processes and coordinate across internal specialist teams
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients, counterparties, and internal stakeholders
- Play an active role in leading transaction processes from structuring through closing
Qualifications
- JD and admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction (or eligibility to waive in)
- 2-5 years M&A experience from a strong BigLaw platform (generally AmLaw 100, ideally AmLaw 50)
- Solid experience across public and private M&A, with exposure to complex deal structures
- Strong drafting and writing skills, with high attention to detail
- Comfortable working with sophisticated, white‑glove clients
- Proven ability to operate effectively in leaner deal teams and manage multiple workstreams
- Proactive, commercially minded, and confident taking responsibility
Why This Role Stands Out
- High‑profile, interesting M&A work across a broad range of industries and transaction types
- Leaner teams, offering earlier responsibility and more direct partner and client exposure
- A collegial culture where teams work closely and associates are genuinely supported
- A firm that is intentional and credible in its commitment to DEI, with strong female leadership and inclusive hiring practices
- Clearer transparency around development and progression than many legacy BigLaw platforms
If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please contact Olivia Courtney on +1 646 722 0316 or email
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