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Advise Public and Private Companies on Complex Deals and Securities Law

Boston, Massachusetts Full time 5+ years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Associate with 5+ years of experience to join its Boston Public M&A team. The role offers hands-on work across public and private company transactions, collaboration with senior partners, and exposure to matters spanning multiple industries.

The Work

  • Advise on mergers and acquisitions involving public and private companies, representing clients on both the buy side and sell side.
  • Work directly with senior partners on a broad range of M&A and public company transactions, contributing to deal execution and client advice.
  • Address securities-law considerations connected to M&A and public company matters.
  • Engage with headline-making, cross-industry transactions involving areas such as technology, life sciences, private equity, and real estate.
  • Build experience as a strategic advisor to clients while developing versatile skills across varied transaction types.

What You Bring

  • At least 5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions or a closely related transactional practice.
  • Substantial transactional experience involving both public and private companies.
  • Experience advising on buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions.
  • Knowledge of securities laws related to M&A and public company matters.
  • Ability to contribute to complex transactions and work effectively with senior lawyers and clients.
  • Interest in developing a broad transactional skill set and serving as a trusted strategic advisor.

Why Consider It

The position offers a broad mix of public and private company transactions, work across multiple industries, and direct collaboration with senior partners.

Associates can develop versatile M&A and public-company experience and build trusted-advisor skills.

Strong candidates may receive quick consideration for elevation, subject to performance, firm criteria, and business needs.

Compensation & Benefits

A provided compensation estimate is $365,000, based on the 2026 Cravath base scale; it is not firm-stated compensation.

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.