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Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Private Equity Associate Attorney


Job Location:

Dallas, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 260000 - 390000
Posted: 5 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Dallas Hybrid

Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity Associate Attorney
AmLaw 50 Opportunity
Compensation

$260000 $390000

A premier AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity Associate Attorney to join its Dallas office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing private equity sponsors portfolio companies strategic buyers and sellers founders and institutional investors in sophisticated domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions.

Ideal Background

36 years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience gained at a national or international law firm

Significant experience representing private equity sponsors portfolio companies strategic buyers sellers founders and institutional investors

Experience handling private equity acquisitions leveraged buyouts platform and add-on acquisitions divestitures recapitalizations and strategic mergers and acquisitions

Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements merger agreements equity purchase agreements stockholder agreements operating agreements disclosure schedules and other transaction documents

Experience conducting legal due diligence coordinating transaction closings and managing multidisciplinary deal teams

Experience advising clients on corporate governance joint ventures minority investments growth equity transactions and general corporate matters

Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction

Strong drafting negotiation analytical and client counseling skills

Excellent academic credentials

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

Elite Corporate M&A & Private Equity platform

Sophisticated sponsor-side and strategic M&A transactions

Opportunity to represent leading private equity firms portfolio companies and multinational corporations

Significant client interaction and early responsibility

Strong mentorship professional development and partnership-track opportunities

Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment with market-leading compensation and benefits

Interested

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if youre not actively looking or arent sure this opportunity is the right fit lets connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

Im happy to provide additional information regarding compensation billable expectations partnership track and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition



Required Experience:

IC