Corporate Associate Attorney - Mergers & Acquisitions (Multi Office)
Salary: $180,000 - $315,000 per year
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posted: December 23 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Available
CORPORATE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
HYBRID - 3 days/week in office
A leading AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its sophisticated Corporate Practice Group, focusing on mergers & acquisitions (M&A), general corporate, and commercial matters. This role provides the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions for public and private companies, private equity funds, and financial institutions while collaborating with a top-tier, nationally integrated team.
Candidate Profile
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in the applicable jurisdiction, in good standing
- 3–6 years of substantive corporate law experience, with a focus on M&A
- Proven experience leading due diligence teams and managing specialists
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents for complex deals
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Strong academic credentials and a collaborative, client-focused mindset
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage M&A transactions from inception through closing
- Conduct and coordinate due diligence, managing specialists and internal teams
- Draft, review, and negotiate a full range of transaction documents, including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and ancillary documentation
- Collaborate with partners and clients to develop strategic transaction structures and solutions
- Provide practical, business-minded advice to clients on corporate and commercial matters
- Work across offices to deliver high-quality service in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Why Join Us?
This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the nation’s leading Corporate practices, consistently recognized for excellence in complex mergers & acquisitions and general corporate matters. Attorneys in this group work on high-profile, transformative transactions across industries, gaining unparalleled exposure to sophisticated deals and strategic corporate matters.
Associates benefit from a culture that emphasizes meaningful responsibility, cross-office collaboration, and direct client engagement. With mentorship from experienced partners and access to challenging, high-value transactions, you have the opportunity to develop your expertise in a dynamic and nationally recognized environment. This role offers the platform to grow as a strategic corporate advisor and trusted dealmaker while enjoying flexibility, work-life balance, and a supportive, collaborative culture.
Joining us is more than just landing a job at a prestigious law firm. Our client is known for their commitment to their employees' wellness, recently winning The American Lawyer's "Corporate Culture and Wellbeing" award. If you're interested in advancing your legal career at a firm that truly cares about its people, this is the role for you.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Annual salary range of $180,000– $315,000, as determined by experience and market factors
- Bonus Eligibility: Productivity-based and discretionary bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; HSA and FSA options; 401(k) plan; generous PTO; paid parental leave; back-up child and elder care; and commuter/transit benefits
- Additional Perks: Adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, debt consolidation/refinancing support in applicable locations, an employee assistance program, gym membership discounts, onsite fitness classes in applicable locations, and exceptional wellness support programs
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter indicating preferred location, resume, law school transcript, and a deal sheet for consideration.
Locations
AZ (Scottsdale)
CA (Los Angeles, San Francisco)
CO (Boulder, Denver)
DC (Washington)
DE (Wilmington)
FL (Fort Myers)
IA (Des Moines)
IL (Chicago)
IN (Fort Wayne, Indianapolis - two offices)
MN (Minneapolis)
NJ (Florham Park, Princeton)
NY (New York)
PA (Philadelphia)
TX (Dallas)
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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