Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 4–8 years of experience handling sophisticated domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions transactions. The successful candidate will join a nationally recognized transactions practice and play a significant role in representing public and private companies, as well as private equity sponsors, in complex middle-market and upper middle-market transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage day-to-day execution of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions.

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements and other transaction documents.

• Coordinate transaction timelines and oversee legal due diligence processes.

• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, partners, opposing counsel, and transaction advisors.

• Advise clients on complex corporate and transactional matters.

• Support private equity acquisitions, dispositions, investments, and portfolio company transactions.

• Manage multiple transaction workstreams while maintaining high-quality client service.

• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to provide comprehensive business solutions.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership and good standing with the Bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Ability to obtain timely admission to the Bar of the state where the hiring office is located as a condition of employment.

• 4–8 years of experience representing clients in complex mergers and acquisitions transactions.

• Significant experience with private equity and middle-market M&A transactions is preferred.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong business judgment and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage matters with limited supervision.

• Business development aptitude and client relationship skills.

• Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and exceptional work ethic.

• Outstanding academic credentials.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized transactions practice that advises middle-market and upper middle-market companies, as well as private equity sponsors, on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions. Attorneys in this group enjoy meaningful client interaction, significant responsibility, and a collaborative environment that values professional growth, entrepreneurial thinking, and long-term career development.

Compensation: $290,000 – $420,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability and life insurance, adoption assistance, and dependent care support.