Corporate M&A Associate Attorney

Location: Austin, TX / Dallas, TX / Houston, TX

Salary: $310K – $430K

Experience: 4–7 Years

Advert Code: MLFS162

A premier corporate practice is seeking a Corporate M&A Associate with 4–7 years of law firm experience to join a high-performing transactional team in Texas. This role is ideal for an associate ready to take on significant responsibility, lead complex deal work, and partner closely with clients on strategic business matters.

The Opportunity

You’ll be deeply involved in sophisticated mergers and acquisitions and other complex corporate transactions, representing both public and private companies. The position offers early responsibility, meaningful client interaction, and the chance to further develop leadership skills within a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing M&A transactions from structuring through closing
• Drafting and negotiating principal transaction documents
• Coordinating across practice areas to ensure seamless deal execution
• Supervising and mentoring junior associates
• Advising clients on corporate governance and general corporate matters
• Delivering practical, business-focused legal advice in close collaboration with partners

Qualifications

• JD required
• 4–7 years of prior experience at a law firm with a strong emphasis on public and private M&A
• Proven ability to run workstreams and manage transaction components independently
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Experience supervising junior attorneys is strongly preferred
• Texas bar admission or eligibility to waive in

Why This Role

This opportunity is well-suited for an associate seeking sophisticated deal exposure, leadership opportunities, and a platform for long-term professional development within a respected corporate practice.

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