Mergers and Acquisitions Attorney

Overview

A legal services organization is seeking a Corporate M&A Associate to support sophisticated private company merger and acquisition transactions. This role focuses on private M&A deals rather than public company transactions and requires hands-on experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents, especially Stock Purchase Agreements (SPAs) and Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs).

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents including:
  • Stock Purchase Agreements (SPAs)
  • Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs)
  • Letters of Intent (LOIs)
  • Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs)
  • Disclosure Schedules
  • Ancillary transaction documents
• Conduct legal due diligence and identify legal risks related to acquisitions and divestitures
• Support all stages of private M&A transactions from initial structuring through closing
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, clients, and external counsel to facilitate transaction execution
• Identify legal and commercial risks and recommend practical, business-oriented solutions
• Manage multiple concurrent transactions while meeting tight deadlines

Requirements

• J.D. or equivalent law degree
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Approximately 5+ years of strong experience supporting private M&A transactions
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating Stock Purchase Agreements (SPAs) and Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs)
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and related corporate transactions
• Strong understanding of corporate law principles and transaction structures
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills with senior business leaders and external stakeholders

Location

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Compensation & Benefits

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