Mergers & Acquisitions – Senior Associate

Charlotte, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Associate

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join a highly regarded Corporate practice in Charlotte with a primary focus on mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions. This role is designed for a seasoned transactional attorney who is comfortable managing sophisticated deal work taking ownership of complex transactions and playing a leadership role within deal teams.

You will be deeply involved in all phases of M&A and private equity transactions from initial structuring through closing and will work directly with sponsors and other key stakeholders. The position offers significant responsibility meaningful client exposure and the opportunity to mentor junior attorneys while continuing to refine your own deal leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage complex M&A and private equity transactions from inception through closing
Draft and negotiate primary transaction documents including purchase agreements and related deal documentation
Oversee and execute due diligence workstreams coordinating internal teams and external advisors
Prepare and negotiate ancillary transaction documents
Supervise mentor and delegate work to junior associates
Advise clients with a practical business-oriented mindset across all stages of transactions
Manage multiple active matters efficiently while maintaining high-quality work product

What Were Looking For:

At least six years of substantive experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions
Proven ability to manage complex deal flow with limited supervision
Strong experience independently supervising junior associates and leading transaction workstreams
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills across primary and ancillary transaction documents
Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly understand and apply commercial and financial concepts
Clear confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills

Why You Should Join:

This position offers a rare opportunity to join a sophisticated sponsor-focused M&A practice with a deep and active private equity platform. You will work alongside a large experienced team of private equity attorneys representing a diverse range of clients including international national and regional sponsors such as leveraged buyout funds growth equity funds venture capital funds independent sponsors family offices and search funds.

Attorneys in this group are involved throughout the entire private equity lifecycle including fund formation platform and add-on acquisitions portfolio company representation and exit transactions. The role provides meaningful responsibility consistent deal exposure and the chance to develop long-term relationships with sponsor clients.

Equally important the firm is committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive culture that values professional development leadership growth and work-life balance. Senior associates are viewed as integral members of the team trusted with client relationships and given clear pathways for continued advancement.

Benefits & Support:

The firm is committed to supporting attorneys both professionally and personally through a comprehensive benefits program:

Health & Wellness

Multiple health insurance plan options including an HSA
Dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Telehealth services

Financial Security

Cash Balance Pension Plan (for members) or Flexible Spending Accounts (for non-members)
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
Financial Wellness Program

Work-Life Balance

Maternal and Paternal Parental Leave
Generous holiday and vacation policies
Bereavement leave
Body Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program

Relocation & Bar Support

Reimbursement of reasonable relocation expenses

Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Associate We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join a highly regarded Corporate practice in Charlotte with a primary focus on mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions. This role is designed for a seasoned transactional attorney wh...