Associate – Corporate (M&A)

Associate – Corporate (M&A)

Join a leading global law firm known for its sophisticated transactional practice. Our collaborative environment champions individuality, professional growth, and work-life balance. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits, and award-winning professional development programs.

Role Overview: We are seeking a corporate associate with at least 2 years of experience to support our dynamic M&A practice. In this role, you will take meaningful ownership of transaction workstreams from inception through closing, coordinating deal teams and liaising with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate core transaction documents (e.g., acquisition agreements, equity documents, and ancillary agreements).
• Manage due diligence processes, flagging and escalating material issues, and translating findings into deal documents and planning.
• Provide post-closing support and drive deal execution while managing aggressive timelines.
• Collaborate with specialists across finance, tax, benefits, real estate, IP, and litigation to keep matters on schedule.

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• At least 2 years of M&A experience, preferably within a large or sophisticated law firm environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage discrete transaction components from early stages through closing.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with comfort interacting directly with clients and internal deal teams.
• Admission to the Georgia bar (or eligibility to obtain promptly).

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience advising strategic buyers and sellers in complex, fast-moving transactions.
• Comfort managing multiple matters in a deadline-driven environment, with strong prioritization skills and proactive communication.
• Interest in staying current on market practice and legal developments relevant to M&A.

Compensation is commensurate with class year and experience, with pay ranges aligned to market standards (e.g., $235K–$455K+ depending on seniority).

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• At least 2 years of M&A experience (large/sophisticated firm preferred)
• Proven ability to run deal components from early stages to closing
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Georgia bar admission (or ability to obtain promptly)
• Preferred: experience with strategic buyers/sellers in complex transactions
• Preferred: strong multitasking and prioritization abilities in fast-paced environments
• Preferred: interest in evolving M&A market practices