M&A Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A distinguished law firm is seeking a skilled Mergers & Acquisitions Associate with 3-5 years of relevant experience in handling public and private company mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting transaction agreements and managing various aspects of M&A deals, working closely with clients and subject matter experts. This role is focused on M&A-specific legal work and is not a general corporate position.

Location:

• Seattle, WA

Duties:

• Serve as an integral associate on M&A transactions
• Draft definitive transaction agreements for public and private mergers and acquisitions
• Assist in managing all aspects of strategic transactions, including due diligence and disclosure letters
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to ensure all legal requirements are met
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide strategic legal guidance
• Participate in managing and executing complex M&A deals

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and strategic transactions
• Strong track record of handling M&A deals, including drafting and managing transaction documents
• Ability to work collaboratively with both clients and colleagues in high-stakes environments
• Experience with both public and private company M&A

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active membership in the Bar of the state where the candidate will be based (New York, California, or Washington) or eligibility for admission

Skills:

• Superior academic credentials and prior law firm experience
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment
• Expertise in managing due diligence, drafting disclosure letters, and handling the intricacies of strategic transactions

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: $260,000 – $365,000 (based on year classification)
• Discretionary merit bonuses
• Monthly wellness reimbursements
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support, including virtual counseling
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children up to age 26
• Family-building benefits, including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
• Paid parental leave
• Parenting support concierge and telemedicine services
• Resource group for parents and caregivers
• Career coaching for working parents
• In-home and center-based backup childcare
• Tutoring and college coaching for older children
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary long-term care insurance
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
• Voluntary ID theft protection
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Medicare consulting
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.