Corporate & Finance Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate & Finance – Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Baltimore, Maryland.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 3-5 years of mergers and acquisitions experience to join a nationally recognized Corporate & Finance practice. The team advises clients on sophisticated domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, strategic alliances, joint ventures, and other complex corporate matters across a broad range of industries, including technology, aerospace and defense, government services, life sciences, energy, and financial services.

• Advise clients on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions.

• Structure, negotiate, and document complex M&A transactions, strategic alliances, and joint ventures.

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

• Conduct legal due diligence and manage multiple transaction workstreams.

• Advise clients on corporate governance matters and general corporate issues.

• Collaborate directly with sophisticated client management teams and multidisciplinary legal teams.

• Mentor and supervise junior associates while supporting the successful execution of complex transactions.

• Assist with securities issuances and private equity financing transactions, as applicable.

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

• Active membership in a U.S. state bar.

• 3-5 years of relevant corporate law experience at a national or international law firm.

• Significant experience advising on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions.

• Experience with strategic alliances and joint ventures is preferred.

• Experience advising on corporate governance matters; familiarity with securities offerings or private equity financings is a plus.

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

• Strong academic credentials and the ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Salary: $260,000-$365,000, 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