Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 4-6 years of mergers and acquisitions experience to join a sophisticated and growing Corporate practice. The team advises public and private companies on complex domestic and cross-border transactions across a broad range of industries, including life sciences, healthcare, energy, consumer products, and financial services.

• Represent public and private companies in domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic corporate transactions.

• Conduct legal due diligence for acquisition and investment transactions.

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, ancillary transaction documents, and other corporate agreements.

• Advise clients on general corporate governance and transactional matters.

• Counsel clients on issues arising under Delaware and New York corporate law and federal securities laws.

• Coordinate transaction execution and manage deal timelines while working closely with client teams.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams on sophisticated corporate transactions.

• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice throughout all stages of complex M&A transactions.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in the Pennsylvania Bar.

• 4-6 years of mergers and acquisitions and general corporate experience.

• Experience conducting due diligence, drafting transaction agreements, and managing sophisticated corporate transactions.

• Familiarity with Delaware and New York corporate law and federal securities laws.

• Experience at a large regional, national, or international law firm is preferred.

• Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Outstanding academic credentials, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Salary: $260,000-$390,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Annual performance and discretionary bonus eligibility

  • Relocation assistance, where applicable