M&A Associate Attorney - Mid Level

Associate Attorney – Mid-Level (Corporate / M&A)

Location: Quincy, MA
Work Arrangement: Onsite

The Opportunity

A growing corporate practice is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney with strong transactional and M&A experience to take on a lead role within its deal team. This position is ideal for a confident transactional lawyer who enjoys ownership of matters while also mentoring junior associates.

Practice Focus

• Mergers & Acquisitions (primary focus)

• General corporate and transactional matters

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage M&A transactions from structuring through closing

• Serve as primary point of contact for clients on assigned deals

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, ancillary transaction documents, and closing materials

• Supervise and mentor junior associates and contribute to team development

• Collaborate with partners on deal strategy and business development

Requirements

• 5+ years of corporate transactional experience with significant M&A exposure

• Proven ability to run deals independently

• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers preferred

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client-management skills

• Active Massachusetts bar license

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $120,000 - $140,000, commensurate with experience, bonus opportunities as well

• 1,500 billable target

• Full benefits package

Why This Role

• Lead M&A work without rigid billable pressure

• Meaningful autonomy with built-in mentorship opportunities

• Strong compensation upside and long-term growth potential

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