Atlanta | Hybrid

Corporate Transactions Associate

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

A leading international law firm is seeking a Corporate Transactions Associate to join its highly regarded Atlanta office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in working on sophisticated mergers & acquisitions, private equity, strategic transactions, and general corporate matters within one of the nation's premier corporate practices.

The Role

• Mergers & acquisitions transactions
• Private equity acquisitions and investments
• Strategic corporate transactions
• Corporate governance and business counseling
• Transaction structuring and due diligence
• Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and ancillary transaction documents
• Direct client interaction and substantive deal responsibility
• Collaboration with a nationally recognized corporate team

Ideal Background

• Approximately 3–4 years of corporate transactional experience
• Significant experience with M&A transactions required
• Experience representing private equity sponsors, strategic buyers, sellers, or portfolio companies is a plus
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills involving acquisition agreements and transaction documents
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Georgia bar admission required or ability to become admitted in Georgia

Why This Opportunity

• Top-tier national corporate platform
• Exposure to sophisticated middle-market and upper-middle-market transactions
• Significant client interaction and responsibility early in your career
• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Clear partnership-track growth opportunity
• Opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized corporate and M&A attorneys

Compensation

Expected compensation ranges from approximately $260,000 – $390,000 depending on class year, experience, and overall qualifications.

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented corporate associates with this type of background.

If you're open to a confidential conversation about the Atlanta market or would like additional information regarding these opportunities, please feel free to reach out directly.

Confidential inquiries are welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174