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Connect Deal Teams Through Diligence, Disclosure Letters, and Agreement Drafting

Seattle, Washington Full time 3-5 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking a full-time M&A Associate with 3–5 years of relevant experience to join its Seattle team. This is a dedicated mergers and acquisitions role, not a general corporate position, with a focus on public- and private-company M&A and other strategic transactions.

The Work

  • Serve as an integral associate on public- and private-company mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions, contributing across the life of a deal.
  • Draft definitive transaction agreements and support the development and negotiation of core deal documentation.
  • Conduct and help manage due diligence, including organizing diligence findings and supporting the transaction team's assessment of issues.
  • Prepare and assist with disclosure letters in connection with strategic transactions.
  • Coordinate with subject-matter experts to gather and incorporate input needed to advance transactions.
  • Assist with managing client relationships and contribute to clear, responsive communication as matters progress.
  • Work on transactions involving companies in the technology and life sciences sectors.

What You Bring

  • 3–5 years of relevant mergers and acquisitions experience.
  • Experience with public-company or private-company M&A and/or other strategic transactions.
  • Experience serving as an integral associate on M&A transactions.
  • Demonstrated ability to draft definitive transaction agreements.
  • Experience assisting with due diligence, disclosure letters, and other aspects of strategic transactions.
  • Ability to coordinate effectively with subject-matter experts and assist with client relationship management.
  • Superior academic credentials and/or law firm experience.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Why Consider It

This is a full-time M&A position with a defined transactional focus and opportunities to contribute to agreements, diligence, disclosure letters, expert coordination, and client relationships.

Compensation & Benefits

The stated salary range is $260,000–$365,000 based on year classification, with discretionary merit bonuses potentially available.

Benefits include healthcare coverage, paid parental leave, family-building support, wellness and caregiver resources, a 401(k), and firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.