Position: Mergers & Acquisitions Associate
Work Type: Fulltime/In-Office
We are seeking a talented and motivated M&A Associate Attorney with 3+ years of relevant experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, and related legal matters in a law firm setting. This role involves advising clients on deal structuring, conducting due diligence, drafting key transaction documents, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in structuring, negotiating, and executing M&A transactions, including asset purchases, stock purchases, and mergers.
- Draft and review key transactional documents such as purchase agreements, letters of intent, and disclosure schedules.
- Conduct legal due diligence and assess risks in corporate transactions.
- Advise clients on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and contractual obligations.
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, investment bankers, and opposing counsel to facilitate deal execution.
- Stay up to date with evolving laws and regulations affecting M&A and corporate transactions.
- Support senior attorneys in complex deal negotiations and client communications.
- Providing day-to-day legal support to corporate clients, including portfolio companies of private equity clients.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (or eligibility for admission).
- 3+ years of M&A, corporate law, or securities transactions at a law firm.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written/oral communication skills.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible vacation policy
- Performance-based bonus
- Salary: Based off of qualifications and experience
- Work Type: Starting in-office with future hybrid possibilities
How to Apply: Please apply directly to this posting or send your confidential resume to Virginia.Amburgy@gogpac.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
