Senior Corporate Associate – M&A and Private Equity (Hybrid)

Durham, North Carolina | $120,000–$140,000/year | Full-time

Take the lead on sophisticated business transactions and work directly with the people making major investment, acquisition, and ownership decisions.

An established law firm is seeking a Senior Corporate Associate to handle mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and business succession matters. You'll work with buyers, sellers, private equity sponsors, and management teams, with the opportunity to lead deals and serve as the primary day-to-day contact throughout the transaction process.

What You'll Get

• Annual salary of $120,000–$140,000.

• Hybrid working arrangement.

• Exposure to sophisticated M&A, private equity, and private capital transactions.

• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.

• Involvement in community and pro bono work.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage M&A transactions from negotiation through closing.

• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, letters of intent, and related documents.

• Represent buyers, sellers, private equity sponsors, and portfolio companies in acquisitions and leveraged buyouts.

• Manage due diligence, disclosure schedules, closing checklists, and transaction documentation.

• Advise on acquisition financing, recapitalizations, ownership succession, and ESOP-related transactions.

• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, and other deal professionals.

• Coordinate with tax, employment, intellectual property, real estate, and regulatory specialists.

What You'll Need

• J.D. from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.

• 5–7 years of experience handling sophisticated M&A and/or private equity transactions.

• Active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to obtain North Carolina licensure within one year.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage multiple transactions and lead deals as the primary day-to-day attorney.