M&A Attorney

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Remote M&A Attorney leading private-company mergers and acquisitions for middle-market clients. Managing deal teams, negotiating transaction documents, and advising buyers, sellers, and private equity sponsors.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $360,000 - $420,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading private-company mergers and acquisitions, with strong capabilities in drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents. Proven ability to manage deal teams and maintain client relationships while advising on transaction structure and risk allocation.

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M&A Transaction LeadershipDrafting And Negotiation SkillsClient ManagementPrivate Equity RepresentationTeam Supervision

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Hard Skills

Mergers And AcquisitionsTransaction StructuringDue DiligencePurchase AgreementsMerger AgreementsDisclosure SchedulesCorporate TransactionsLeveraged BuyoutsManagement BuyoutsRisk Allocation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsClient-Management Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission In U.S. Jurisdiction

Industry Keywords

Private EquityStrategic M&ACorporate LawTransaction AdvisorsMiddle-Market Transactions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead sophisticated private-company mergers and acquisitions
Represent buyers, sellers, private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, founders, and strategic acquirers
Handle private equity, strategic M&A, leveraged buyout, management buyout, and other corporate transactions
Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary transaction documents
Manage transactions from initial structuring and due diligence through signing and closing
Advise clients on transaction structure, negotiation strategy, and risk allocation
Supervise associates and coordinate transaction teams
Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, investment bankers, accountants, and other transaction advisors
Collaborate with attorneys across complementary practice areas
Participate in the continued development and growth of the firm's Corporate and M&A practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience as an M&A Attorney
Significant experience handling sophisticated private-company M&A transactions
Strong experience independently leading and closing transactions
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
Experience managing associates and deal teams
Strong client-management and communication skills
Excellent academic and professional credentials
Admission and good standing in an applicable U.S. jurisdiction
Experience representing private equity sponsors, founder-owned companies, strategic buyers and sellers, or other middle-market transaction participants is particularly attractive
Established client relationships or a portable practice will receive strong consideration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work
Approximately 1,700 billable hours
Comprehensive law firm benefits package
Partner-level autonomy
Strong internal transactional support
Opportunity to develop and expand an existing practice
Collaborative and practical approach to getting deals completed efficiently and on favorable terms