Corporate M&A Associate

Corporate M&A Associate

About the Role:

The Denver office is seeking a Corporate M&A Associate with 3 4 years of experience to join its growing corporate team. This is an excellent opportunity for an associate looking to take on meaningful responsibility and work directly with sophisticated clients on complex middle market and lower middle market transactions.

Associates will play a key role in transaction execution client interaction drafting and negotiations and overall deal management while working alongside experienced attorneys in a highly collaborative environment.

Key areas of work include:

• Middle market and lower middle market M&A transactions
• Private equity transactions
• Transaction structuring and negotiations
• Due diligence and deal execution
• Drafting and reviewing transaction documents
• Advising clients on strategic business and transactional matters

Experience with outside general counsel work is considered a plus but is not required.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates should have:

• 3 4 years of experience in middle market and lower middle market M&A transactions
• Experience with private equity transactions
• Strong drafting negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• A proven track record of success within a law firm environment
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic collaborative and fast-paced environment
• A growth-oriented mindset and desire to play a meaningful role on deal teams
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required

Why You Should Join:

• Work on sophisticated and high-impact transactions across multiple industries
• Gain significant hands-on responsibility and direct client exposure early in your career
• Collaborate with experienced dealmakers in a highly respected corporate practice
• Join a team that values camaraderie mentorship and long-term professional development
• Be part of a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where associates are encouraged to take ownership and grow
• Build experience working with private equity funds founders entrepreneurs and established corporations
• Access meaningful career advancement opportunities within a nationally recognized platform
• Work alongside professionals who combine strong legal expertise with practical business judgment

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation for this role ranges from $235000 to $260000 depending on experience. Associates are also eligible for an hours-based bonus.

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Profit-sharing contributions
• Paid time off
• Additional voluntary insurance options