Corporate M&A Associate (Mid Level)

Corporate M&A Associate (Mid Level) | Atlanta, GA (or Charlotte, Chicago, Raleigh, Winston-Salem) 30309

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Salary: $260,000 - $315,000 per year

A bit about us:

AmLaw 100 firm with 600+ attorneys. Corporate team handles sophisticated, high profile deals for public and private companies and private equity sponsors, and we pride ourselves on a collaborative culture where associates get meaningful work early and real support along the way.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Up to $315,000 base salary (DOE) + Bonuses
• 401(k) Plan: Eligible immediately from your date of hire
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical (Cigna PPO, HRA, or HSA options), Dental, Vision, and $200,000 in firm paid Life and AD&D coverage
• Flexible PTO: No fixed cap on time off, plus 11 paid holidays and a floating holiday
• 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for birth or adoption
• Family Support: Up to 20 days per year of backup child and elder care
• Professional Development: Uncapped CLE, plus bar dues and one section paid by the firm
• Pro Bono Credit: Up to 50 pro bono hours count toward your annual billable requirement
• Collaborative Work Environment: Join a team of 670+ attorneys across multiple offices, fostering a supportive and collegial culture
• Hybrid Remote

Job Details

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Support partners and deal teams on a wide range of corporate transactions, with an emphasis on M&A and private equity deals
• Draft and negotiate M&A transaction documents, including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary documents
• Lead and coordinate corporate due diligence projects
• Manage complex transactions from signing through closing
• Advise clients on corporate governance matters
• Counsel clients on federal securities law issues as they arise in transactional work

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
• Active bar admission in GA, IL, or NC (or eligibility to waive in) (confirm licensing requirement with client)
• Minimum 4 years of transactional experience, with a focus on M&A, preferably at a mid to large law firm
• Strong background in M&A and private equity transactions
• Proven ability to draft M&A transaction documents and manage deals to closing
• Experience running corporate due diligence projects
• Familiarity with corporate governance principles and federal securities laws

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