Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Midlevel Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join a highly respected national law firm with a dynamic and fast-paced transactional practice.

Location: Stamford, CT
Position Type: Associate (Lateral)
Experience Level: 3–4 years

About the Role

This opportunity is ideal for a midlevel associate looking to deepen their experience in sophisticated M&A and corporate transactions. The role involves advising a broad range of clients—including public and private companies, as well as private equity funds and their portfolio companies—on complex transactional matters.

The firm offers a collaborative, deal-driven environment with strong mentorship and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and other corporate transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including stock and asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, and ancillary documents
• Manage and coordinate due diligence processes and deal execution
• Advise clients on corporate governance matters and day-to-day corporate issues
• Collaborate with internal deal teams and manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of corporate M&A experience at a law firm
• Strong working knowledge of acquisition agreements and related transaction documentation
• Experience representing public and private companies and/or private equity clients
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• High level of professionalism, business judgment, and ability to manage client relationships
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction (or eligibility to obtain admission)
• Large national or international law firm experience preferred

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should be prepared to submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Law school transcript

All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.