Location: New York, NY. / All US States

Salary: $260k - $390k

Experience: 3-6 Years.

Corporate M&A Associate Attorney (3–6 Years)

Location: Multiple U.S. Offices | Including New York, Chicago & Dallas
Practice Area: Corporate M&A | Private Equity | General Corporate | Commercial Transactions
Salary: $180,000 – $315,000 + Bonus
Working Arrangement: Hybrid | 3 Days In-Office
Reference: MLFS 142

TPO Search is working with a leading international Am Law firm seeking a talented Corporate M&A Associate (3–6 years) to join its established and growing Corporate practice across multiple U.S. offices.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious associate looking to work on sophisticated mergers and acquisitions, gain exposure to a diverse client base, and develop their career within a highly regarded corporate practice.

The position offers meaningful transactional responsibility, direct client engagement, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced partners advising on complex corporate transactions for public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and financial institutions.

The Opportunity

You will join an established corporate team advising domestic and international clients on a broad range of mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and general corporate and commercial matters.

The practice offers exposure to sophisticated transactional work across multiple industries, with opportunities to take ownership of key deal workstreams and contribute directly to the successful execution of complex transactions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and financial institutions on mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic corporate transactions.
• Supporting buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, including transaction structuring, negotiation, and execution.
• Drafting and negotiating principal and ancillary transaction documents, including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and closing documentation.
• Leading due diligence processes, coordinating specialist teams, and identifying key legal and commercial risks.
• Managing transaction workstreams and working closely with partners, clients, and opposing counsel throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Advising on general corporate and commercial matters, including corporate governance and contractual arrangements.
• Coordinating complex transactions involving multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines.
• Delivering practical, commercially focused legal advice to sophisticated corporate clients.

About You

We are interested in speaking with corporate associates who demonstrate strong transactional experience, excellent drafting skills, and the commercial judgment required to manage sophisticated M&A matters.

Ideal candidates will have:

• 3–6 years of experience in corporate law, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions.
• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school, with a strong academic record.
• Previous experience working within a law firm, ideally within a sophisticated corporate or M&A practice.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Experience leading due diligence teams and coordinating specialist attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Exposure to general corporate and commercial matters.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong project management capabilities and the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• The ability to work collaboratively while taking responsibility for key aspects of complex transactions.

Experience incorporating artificial intelligence and legal technology into transactional workflows would be particularly advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers an attractive opportunity for a mid-level corporate associate seeking sophisticated transactional work, greater responsibility, and long-term career development within a nationally established corporate practice.

Key attractions include:

• Sophisticated M&A Transactions: Work on complex mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, and corporate transactions involving established domestic and international businesses.
• High-Quality Client Base: Advise public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and financial institutions across a diverse range of industries.
• Meaningful Transactional Responsibility: Take ownership of due diligence processes, manage specialist teams, and play an active role in executing significant transactions.
• Broad Corporate Exposure: Develop expertise across M&A, private equity, general corporate advisory, and commercial transactions.
• Career Development & Mentorship: Work closely with experienced corporate partners while building your technical capabilities, commercial judgment, and client relationships.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, team-oriented practice that values professional development, innovation, and high-quality client service.
• Multiple Office Locations: Opportunities across the firm's U.S. office network, providing flexibility to pursue the role in your preferred market.
• Hybrid Working: A structured hybrid arrangement requiring three days per week in the office, balancing collaboration with individual flexibility.
• Competitive Compensation: Anticipated base salary of $180,000–$315,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and office location, together with eligibility for productivity and discretionary bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

For associates currently working within an established corporate or M&A practice who are seeking greater transactional responsibility, exposure to sophisticated clients, and a platform for continued professional progression, this represents a particularly attractive opportunity.

Interested in Learning More?

All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.

To be considered, please contact Freddie at freddie@tposearch.com with your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript, deal sheet/representative matters. Please also indicate your preferred U.S. office location.

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