Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join a highly respected global law firm.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Practice Area: Corporate – Mergers & Acquisitions

Overview:
This is an exciting opportunity for a mid-level corporate associate to join a growing M&A practice within a leading international law firm. The role offers significant responsibility on sophisticated transactions involving both public and private companies, with direct exposure to drafting and negotiating principal acquisition agreements.

Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of corporate transactional experience, including substantial M&A work within a large law firm environment. Candidates should be comfortable managing core transaction components, coordinating deal processes, and working directly with clients and senior attorneys on complex domestic and cross-border matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent public and private companies in mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic corporate transactions
• Draft and negotiate acquisition agreements and related transaction documents
• Manage due diligence processes and transaction execution from inception through closing
• Conduct legal research and prepare corporate memoranda, agreements, and correspondence
• Participate in negotiations, client meetings, and strategic transaction planning
• Collaborate with cross-functional legal teams and business professionals on complex matters
• Maintain compliance with applicable corporate and transactional regulations

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of corporate/M&A experience from a leading law firm
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating principal acquisition agreements preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong business judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment
• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Active membership in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar required

Compensation:
Expected salary range: $235,000 – $365,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Work Environment:

• Hybrid work arrangement with regular in-office presence in Philadelphia
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial corporate practice platform

This opportunity offers sophisticated transactional work, substantial client interaction, and the chance to join a growing corporate group within a globally recognized law firm.