Corporate M&A Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Corporate & Securities Associate with 2-4 years of Mergers & Acquisitions experience to join its national corporate practice. This full-time, remote position offers opportunities for direct client engagement and professional advancement.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate and M&A documents.
• Conduct and manage due diligence review and disclosure schedules.
• Support closings, capital markets transactions, and governance matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver practical, business-minded advice.
• Participate in firm initiatives for professional development and mentoring.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 2-4 years of corporate experience at a top-tier law firm, focusing on M&A and strategic transactions.
• Proven ability to lead or manage key aspects of transactions.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills; familiarity with anti-sandbagging and first-dollar indemnity clauses.
• Initiative, reliability, and enthusiasm for working in a distributed, collaborative environment.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with anti-sandbagging and first-dollar indemnity clauses.
• Comfort with waterfall spreadsheets and drafting disclosures.

Benefits

• Base salary plus production bonuses.
• Origination payouts on matters brought to the firm.
• Firm contributions to health insurance premiums.
• Remote-first model offering flexibility and autonomy.
• Regular virtual and in-person opportunities for connection and mentoring.
• Clear pathways for career growth and advancement.

This firm serves as outside general counsel to successful startups, from founding teams to 300+ person companies. The business-savvy attorneys deliver effective and efficient counsel to companies of all sizes. The firm approaches teamwork intentionally to serve the clients better.