Our client is seeking a Corporate M&A Associate with 2–4 years of experience for its Baltimore office. You will work on transactions for private and public companies, with an opportunity to draft and directly negotiate principal acquisition agreements. Pharmaceutical-sector experience is preferred.
The Work
- Support mergers and acquisitions for private and public companies, contributing to transaction work from preparation through negotiation and closing.
- Draft principal acquisition agreements and other contracts, with the opportunity to participate directly in negotiating key deal terms.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to inform transaction preparation, evaluate issues, and support deal strategy.
- Help manage a high volume of complex transactions, tracking work through negotiations, closings, and related legal activities.
- Communicate with internal and external clients by providing updates, practical advice, and responsive attention to questions and concerns.
- Collaborate with lawyers and business professionals and participate in high-level negotiations while applying sound professional judgment.
What You Bring
- At least 2 years of corporate experience, with experience executing M&A transactions for private and public companies.
- Direct, applicable law-firm experience and skills that can transfer readily to the work; large-firm experience is preferred.
- Experience drafting principal acquisition agreements and directly negotiating those agreements is desired.
- Strong legal research, analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills, with careful attention to detail.
- Ability to manage a high volume of work, competing priorities, and deadlines while exercising sound business and professional judgment.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to practice in Maryland.
- Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school; pharmaceutical-sector experience is preferred.
Why Consider It
Work on private- and public-company transactions with the opportunity to draft and directly negotiate principal acquisition agreements, while developing client relationships and taking on responsibility suited to your experience.
Compensation & Benefits
The position offers a stated annual hiring range of $235,000–$310,000, subject to location and qualifications, a hybrid arrangement with regular office presence and some work-from-home flexibility, medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k), and ongoing professional development.
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.