Corporate Securities/Private Equity/Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Job Title: Corporate Securities/Private Equity/Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm located in Fort Worth, TX is expanding its corporate group and seeks a mid-level to senior associate attorney with strong experience in business structuring, private investments, and merger transactions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and bring both strategic insight and executional efficiency to complex deal work. This opportunity is offered through a specialized legal recruiting firm engaged to identify top-tier candidates on the firm's behalf.

Duties:

• Assist in structuring, negotiating, and executing private company mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures

• Draft and revise investment agreements, shareholder arrangements, and other corporate documentation

• Coordinate and lead due diligence efforts across business sectors

• Advise clients on entity formation, capitalization structures, and operational contracts

• Liaise with internal teams and external professionals to facilitate deal flow

• Support emerging growth companies and private equity clients through full lifecycle engagements

• Provide strategic input on cross-border or multijurisdictional transactions as needed

Requirements:

• 2-8 years of relevant legal practice experience in private equity, M&A, or corporate transactional matters

• Significant exposure to private placement deals, joint ventures, and general corporate governance

• Ability to manage multiple projects with precision and speed

• Adept at both independent work and collaborative team involvement

• Demonstrated track record in a law firm or equivalent high-caliber environment

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Licensed and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar

• Eligibility for admission to the Texas Bar if not already licensed

Skills:

• Strong command of contract drafting and review principles

• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and issue-spotting capabilities

• Effective communicator with clients and colleagues alike

• Familiarity with market trends and investor dynamics in private equity and corporate finance

Job Location:

• Fort Worth, TX

This full service business law firm represents small, medium and large businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals. Its practice areas include Administrative Law, Agriculture / Farm and Ranch, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate, Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy, Business, Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Construction, Corporate, Employment, Energy / Oil & Gas, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust, Factoring & Asset-Based Lending, Family Law, Healthcare, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Non-profit Organizations, Real Estate, School Law, and Securities. Its office is in Fort Worth, Texas.