Overview
A boutique business law firm specializing in sophisticated middle-market corporate and M&A transactions is seeking an experienced senior associate-level attorney for a flexible, contract-based role. The firm handles complex deals comparable to those at larger firms and offers an opportunity to work on meaningful transactions without the demands of a full-time position.
Responsibilities
- Lead sell-side M&A transactions, typically ranging from $5 million to $150 million in deal value
- Handle private equity transactions, primarily buy-side and portfolio company deals within the $5 million to $150 million range
- Support general corporate and fractional general counsel matters related to M&A practice, including entity structuring, governance, commercial agreements, and routine labor and real estate issues
- Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, ancillary documents, disclosure schedules, and other customary M&A agreements
- Conduct diligence review and risk analysis
- Determine when outside counsel support is necessary
Requirements
- Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm with significant exposure to sophisticated M&A practice
- Proven ability to independently manage deals, including drafting, negotiating, and coordinating workstreams without close supervision
- Strong knowledge of middle-market M&A documentation and customary deal points
- Active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction (state is flexible)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with sound judgment on escalation and decision-making
- Reliable availability of 5 to 25 hours per week, with flexibility to increase hours during deal-intensive periods
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with healthcare M&A transactions is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- Fully remote work from anywhere in the U.S.
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate personal commitments
- Engagement on a long-term basis rather than project-by-project
- Access to a full technology stack including document management, practice management, time tracking, and redlining software
Location