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Leadenhall Search & Selection · 2 days ago

M&A attorney

Virginia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$260K/yr - $420K/yr

3+ years exp

Leadenhall Search & Selection is a leading national law firm seeking experienced Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Associates to join its team. The M&A Associate will provide legal support and strategic guidance on various M&A transactions, manage deal processes, and supervise junior associates.

Staffing & Recruiting

Hiring Manager

Isabella Haley

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate definitive and ancillary M&A transaction documents

Manage the end-to-end deal process for clients, coordinating internal and external teams

Supervise and mentor junior associates on transactional matters

Maintain strong client relationships, providing strategic advice tailored to client objectives

Handle workflow demands efficiently across multiple M&A engagements

Qualification

MergersAcquisitionsDrafting transaction documentsNegotiating transaction documentsClient relationship managementAssociate supervisionAnalytical skillsProfessional judgmentDiscretionOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from a nationally recognized law school with a high level of academic achievement

3–7 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, preferably at a law firm or in-house corporate environment

Strong experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents

Ability to manage complex deals, client relationships, and associate supervision

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Professional judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information

Benefits

Comprehensive elective benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care, backup care, and parental support.

Firm-paid benefits include life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, short-term medical benefits.

Paid time off: four weeks vacation, two weeks sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year.

Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

New employees participate in detailed benefits orientation.