Corporate M&A Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is partnering with one of the world’s leading technology and life sciences law firms to add a mid-level Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney to its nationally recognized corporate practice. This is a premier opportunity for attorneys who thrive on sophisticated deal work and want to be part of a team consistently recognized as a global leader in technology M&A.

About the Practice

The firm’s corporate group represents innovative companies at every stage—from early-stage startups to global public corporations. Their M&A practice is widely regarded as one of the strongest in the world, honored as :

2022 Technology M&A Law Firm of the Year (Global M&A Network)

Top Tier Nationwide for M&A (Chambers USA)

Highest Tier for Middle-Market M&A (The Legal 500)

The team has advised on over $750 billion in transactions , including complex acquisition programs for serial acquirers and major strategic exits for prominent unicorns.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience at a leading corporate firm, including :

Significant M&A transactional experience

Exposure to technology and / or life sciences transactions (preferred but not required)

Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

Superior academic credentials

Active bar membership in the state of the office applied to (or eligibility to sit / waive in)

Attorneys in this group work on high-impact, industry-shaping deals with cutting-edge companies and fast-growing innovators.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary Range : $260,000 – $310,000

Discretionary performance bonus

Full suite of competitive benefits, including :

Healthcare

Life insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing programs

Salary will vary based on experience, qualifications, education, licensure, and office location.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is an exceptional role for attorneys seeking to deepen their M&A expertise within a market-leading practice that consistently handles some of the highest-profile, highest-stakes transactions in tech and life sciences.

About Direct Counsel

Direct Counsel partners with leading law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide to connect talented attorneys with outstanding opportunities. We take pride in matching professionals with roles that align with their expertise, values, and long-term career goals.

Apply confidentially by sending your resume to sagan@directcounsel.net