Senior M&A Counsel

Overview

This opportunity is for an experienced senior associate-level attorney to join a two-attorney boutique firm specializing in sophisticated middle-market corporate and M&A work. The firm handles complex deals comparable to those at larger firms and offers a flexible, contract-based engagement.

Responsibilities

• Work on sell-side M&A transactions, typically ranging from $5M to $150M in deal value
• Handle private equity transactions, primarily buy-side and portfolio companies, within the $5M to $150M 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

• Previous experience at an AmLaw 100 firm with significant time spent in a 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 of admission is flexible)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with sound judgment on escalation and decision-making
• Reliable availability of 5–25 hours per week, with flexibility to increase hours modestly during deal sprints
• Healthcare M&A experience is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Fully remote position allowing work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Genuine schedule flexibility accommodating varied 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

• Remote (U.S. based)