Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

8 hours ago

Los Angeles, California, United States Direct Counsel Full-time
Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney Locations: Austin; Houston; Los Angeles; New York; San Francisco; Washington, DC

Salary:
$235,000-$435,000 + discretionary merit bonus Direct Counsel is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join a market-leading M&A practice at a premier global law firm. In 2025, the firm was ranked among the Top 10 for Global and U.
S. M&A Deal Volume , offering attorneys the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-profile transactions alongside leading practitioners in the market. The Associate Attorney will be part of the firm's highly active U.
S. M&A team, representing clients on complex mergers and acquisitions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment . The role offers significant opportunities for collaboration with clients and senior attorneys and is well suited for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated transactional work and wants to continue developing within a market-leading M&A practice. The firm places a strong emphasis on collegiality, mentorship, and professional development , with opportunities to work closely with peers and mentors through robust training programs, academies, retreats, and shadowing opportunities.

Qualifications:
* JD from an accredited law school with exceptional academic credentials
* 2-8 years of experience practicing M&A at a peer law firm
* Strong law firm experience handling mergers and acquisitions
* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
* Highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
* Strong interest in working closely and collaboratively with clients
* Ability to work effectively as part of a sophisticated transactional team