Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney role is listed onsite in Austin, TX, with additional locations in Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; and Washington, DC. The salary range is $235,000–$435,000 per year, plus a discretionary merit bonus. Direct Counsel is recruiting for a premier global law firm’s market-leading M&A practice. The associate represents clients in complex mergers and acquisitions and collaborates with clients and senior attorneys. The role contributes to sophisticated transactions while supporting the firm’s active U.S. M&A practice and developing through mentorship and training opportunities.

What you'll do

• Represent clients in complex mergers and acquisitions
• collaborate with clients, senior attorneys, and transactional team members
• contribute to sophisticated transactions in a fast-paced practice.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mergers and acquisitions

associate attorney

austin tx

houston tx

los angeles ca

new york ny

san francisco ca

washington dc

$235,000–$435,000/year

m&a transactions

law firm

2–8 years' experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Mentorship and professional development, including training programs, academies, retreats, and shadowing opportunities
• discretionary merit bonus.

Why this role

Requires a JD, exceptional academic credentials, and 2–8 years of M&A experience at a peer law firm. The posting lists mentorship, training programs, academies, retreats, and shadowing opportunities.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.