Corporate M&A Associate Attorney

Location: Texas

Salary: $260K – $390K

Experience: 4–7 Years

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented Corporate M&A Associate to join its highly regarded Corporate practice in Austin, Dallas, or Houston. This is a compelling opportunity for a driven attorney with significant transactional experience to work on sophisticated deals alongside some of the most respected practitioners in the field. Salary $260k-$390k.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a pivotal role in high-value mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other complex corporate transactions for a diverse client base that includes both public and private companies. From day one, you’ll have meaningful client contact and the opportunity to lead key workstreams, supported by a collaborative, growth-oriented team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute M&A transactions from structuring through closing.
• Draft and negotiate principal transaction documents with precision and commercial awareness.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates, ensuring efficient and effective deal execution.
• Advise clients on corporate governance and day-to-day corporate matters.
• Partner closely with clients and colleagues to provide strategic, business-minded legal counsel.

About You

• J.D. from a top-tier law school with strong academic performance.
• 4–7 years of corporate transactional experience, with a primary focus on M&A.
• Skilled at managing complex deal processes and mentoring junior team members.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Admission to practice in Texas (or eligibility to waive in).

Why This Firm

You’ll join a team known for its collaborative culture, intellectual rigor, and exposure to premier transactional work across industries. Associates here enjoy early responsibility, direct client engagement, and robust professional development resources, making this an ideal environment for attorneys ready to take the next step in their M&A careers.

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