KnowHireMatch · 3 weeks ago
Corporate M&A Associate Attorney
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$170K/yr - $225K/yr
3+ years expKnowHireMatch is a highly regarded business law firm known for pragmatic, solution-oriented counsel to middle-market private equity sponsors and high-growth businesses. They are seeking a Corporate M&A Associate Attorney to work on sophisticated corporate transactions, including M&A deals, while collaborating closely with partners and clients in a supportive environment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Serve as a key mid-level team member on mergers and acquisitions transactions, from LOI/term sheets through closing and post-closing matters
Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, disclosure schedules, ancillary documents, and corporate governance materials
Support private equity and strategic buyers and sellers on add-on acquisitions, carve-outs, and other complex transactions
Handle general corporate and commercial matters, including entity formation, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and routine corporate housekeeping
Coordinate and lead due diligence efforts, synthesize findings, and help develop practical risk-mitigation and deal-structuring solutions
Work closely with partners and clients to manage deal timelines, communicate issues, and keep transactions moving efficiently to closing
Collaborate with colleagues across related practice areas (funds, finance, tax, litigation) to deliver integrated, business-focused advice
Qualification
Required
JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
3+ years of corporate transactional experience at a law firm; prior experience as a mid-level corporate/M&A associate strongly preferred
Significant experience working on M&A deals (buy-side and/or sell-side), including drafting core deal documents
Solid grounding in general corporate law, entity structures, and governance
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and judgment
Admission to at least one U.S. state bar; ability to work from Stamford, CT on a regular basis
Team-oriented mindset, business acumen, and comfort working directly with sophisticated clients
Benefits
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
KnowHireMatch
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase