Our AmLaw client is seeking a junior- to mid-level associate to join its Austin M&A practice. The position offers involvement across complex domestic and cross-border transactions, from early diligence and structuring through negotiation, closing, and post-closing work.
The Work
- Manage and support complex transactions from inception through closing and post-closing activities, coordinating workstreams and timelines with multidisciplinary teams.
- Conduct legal due diligence, assess findings and potential risks, and develop practical recommendations that help clients evaluate transactions.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and revise contracts, transaction documents, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements.
- Advise on transaction structure and legal, regulatory, business, and operational considerations, including governance and compliance matters.
- Participate in negotiations and coordinate communications among clients, counterparties, lenders, investors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate closings, including documentation, signatures, funds flow, and follow-through on post-closing obligations.
- Work on strategic and private equity M&A matters, including complex domestic and cross-border transactions involving corporate, finance, real estate, tax, and employment issues.
What You Bring
- Two to seven years of mergers and acquisitions experience, with experience level appropriate to the matters handled.
- Direct and applicable experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm and skills that can transfer readily to the practice.
- Experience with large, sophisticated transactions; strategic or private equity M&A experience is welcome.
- Strong drafting, analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities, with careful attention to detail.
- Sound business and professional judgment, persuasive communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and transaction stakeholders.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and a strong academic background from a nationally recognized school.
- Admission to practice in Texas or eligibility to waive in without taking the Texas bar.
Why Consider It
Contribute across the full transaction lifecycle on complex domestic and cross-border M&A matters, with opportunities to handle diligence, advise on deal structure, negotiate documents, and help drive closings.
The stated hiring range is $235,000–$420,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, education, professional background, and qualifications.
The role is based in the Austin office and is in-office.
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k).
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.