Corporate M&A Associate Attorney
Pay: $160,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a sophisticated, high-level corporate and M&A practice with exposure to meaningful transactions for buyers, sellers, and private equity clients.
- Step into a role where you can build on strong deal experience while gaining more ownership, client exposure, and leadership opportunity.
- Be part of a respected business law platform with an entrepreneurial, collegial culture and a more modern, flexible way to practice.
- Work alongside highly regarded attorneys in a firm that values practical advice, strong relationships, and long-term professional growth.
Location: Hybrid role based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with meaningful work-from-home flexibility and connection to a strong in-office team.
Note: Must have 3+ years of corporate/M&A experience handling sophisticated transactions. Must be licensed in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and willing and able to become licensed in North Carolina within 1 year.
About Us
We are a highly respected business law firm with a strong and sophisticated transactional practice serving a broad range of businesses, founders, investors, and growth-focused companies. Our team is known for combining high-level legal work with practical advice, personal attention, and a collaborative approach to client service. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Handle sophisticated mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic corporate transactions for buyers, sellers, and private equity clients
- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, ancillary agreements, and related deal materials
- Manage key aspects of deals from diligence through closing
- Support and progressively lead transaction execution with appropriate autonomy
- Advise clients on deal structure, risk allocation, and business considerations
- Coordinate with internal teams and outside advisors to move transactions forward efficiently
- Contribute to a responsive, team-oriented client experience while maintaining high-quality legal work
Qualifications
- 3+ years of corporate/M&A experience
- Strong experience with sophisticated transactions
- Experience representing buyers, sellers, and/or private equity clients
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in active deals
- Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Large law firm experience preferred
- Strong academic background preferred
- Portable book of business not required
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Sophisticated work without the feel of a rigid traditional platform
- Collegial, entrepreneurial environment with strong attorneys and real collaboration
- Opportunity to grow your practice and take on more responsibility
- Flexible, modern culture focused on doing great work and serving clients well
- Strong platform for attorneys who want both quality of work and quality of life
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance