M&A Associate

Overview

A partner organization is seeking a M&A Associate based in the United States to support complex private company merger and acquisition transactions. This role involves active participation throughout the transaction lifecycle, including initial structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and closing.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents such as Stock Purchase Agreements, Asset Purchase Agreements, Letters of Intent, confidentiality agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements.
• Conduct legal due diligence to identify potential legal, regulatory, and commercial risks related to acquisitions and divestitures.
• Support all phases of private M&A transactions including structuring, preparation, negotiation, and closing.
• Analyze deal terms and recommend practical, business-focused solutions addressing legal and commercial considerations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, clients, and external legal counsel to coordinate transaction execution.
• Manage multiple concurrent M&A matters while maintaining accuracy, quality, and responsiveness under tight deadlines.
• Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and related corporate transactions.
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders to support decision-making and transaction progress.

Requirements

• J.D. or equivalent law degree with an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience supporting private company M&A transactions.
• Demonstrated expertise drafting and negotiating Stock Purchase Agreements (SPAs) and Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs).
• Strong understanding of corporate law principles, transaction structures, and M&A processes.
• Experience handling mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and related corporate matters.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to identify risks, evaluate complex issues, and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities.
• Ability to work independently while effectively communicating with senior business leaders and external stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation range of approximately $50,000–$60,000.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to support sophisticated private M&A transactions and high-value corporate matters.
• Exposure to diverse clients, industries, and complex deal environments.
• Collaboration with experienced legal and business professionals on strategic transactions.

Location

• United States (remote work flexibility available)