Corporate Associate Attorney (M&A / Private Equity)

Location: Massachusetts

Salary: $260K – $365K

A leading national law firm with a highly respected corporate platform is seeking an experienced M&A/Private Equity Associate to join its Boston office. This is an opportunity to step into a sophisticated, fast-moving practice that advises prominent investors, funds, and commercial enterprises on complex, market-defining transactions.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will work closely with seasoned dealmakers on a wide spectrum of private equity and M&A matters, including acquisitions, divestitures, strategic mergers, joint ventures, and portfolio company work. The team operates at the center of high-value investment activity, offering hands-on experience with both buy-side and sell-side representations across diverse industries.

You will gain immediate responsibility, meaningful client contact, and the platform to progress toward partnership within a team known for mentoring, collaboration, and a commitment to professional growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support key aspects of private equity and M&A transactions from initial structuring through closing.
• Advise sophisticated investors, financial institutions, and private equity sponsors on complex commercial and strategic matters.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents and manage due diligence processes.
• Work closely with partners and cross-disciplinary teams to deliver practical, business-minded legal solutions.
• Contribute to a dynamic national corporate practice built on teamwork, responsiveness, and excellence.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of private equity and M&A transactional experience within a law firm environment.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.
• A proactive, organized, and detail-driven approach to managing multiple deal timelines.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service while collaborating effectively across teams.
• JD required, plus prior experience working in a law firm.
• Admission to practice in Massachusetts (or eligibility to obtain it).

Why This Role Stands Out

• Access to headline-making transactions and a varied client base, from investment funds to emerging growth companies and global enterprises.
• A collegial and supportive team culture with structured professional development.
• A clear partnership track backed by a firm that invests in its attorneys.
• Competitive compensation ranging from $260,000–$365,000, plus bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A hybrid environment that values collaboration, with on-site engagement designed to enhance mentorship and team cohesion.

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