Corporate M&A Lateral Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate M&A Associate with 4-7 years of experience to join their Corporate Department in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience representing both public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other complex business transactions.

Duties

• Lead and manage M&A transactions from structuring through closing, including drafting and negotiating principal transaction documents.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and coordinate across practice areas to ensure efficient execution of transactions.
• Advise clients on day-to-day corporate governance and general corporate matters.
• Work closely with partners and clients to deliver practical, business-focused legal advice.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 4-7 years of corporate transactional experience, with a strong emphasis on public and private M&A.
• Proven ability to run workstreams and lead/supervise junior team members.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Admission to practice in Texas (or eligibility to waive in).

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in Texas (or eligibility to waive in).

Skills

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and manage complex transactions.
• Experience in corporate governance and general corporate matters.

Benefits

• Early responsibility and client contact.
• Strong professional development opportunities.

This Texas-headquartered elite firm is appealing for associates interested in energy work. The firm is serious about its career development. Junior associates are assigned a senior associate mentor and formal training at the firm is guaranteed. Associates confirmed the firm has an encouragement aspect and all workers strive to the best job they can do. This firm has gained important recognition in the community for its diversity efforts. Pro bono is popular among the attorneys and most have devoted over 100 years each year to pro bono efforts. Thefirm pays top-of-market compensation.