M&A Lawyer

We are currently seekingM&A Lawyers to work with our F500 client base across multiple industries. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in M&A law with a proven track record of successfully managing and executing complex M&A transactions. Ideal candidates would be located in San Francisco or Chicago. This is an existing vacancy.

• Advise clients on all aspects of M&A transactions including deal structuring due diligence negotiation drafting and closing of purchase and sale agreements merger agreements and other related documents.
• Draft review and negotiate a wide range of transactional documents including purchase merger confidentiality and disclosure agreements.
• Coordinate activities of large deal teams and internal and external stakeholders from due diligence through closing and integration to facilitate seamless deal execution
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence investigations to identify potential legal risks and provide strategic guidance to clients on mitigating those risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance tax regulatory and compliance experts to ensure seamless execution of M&A transactions and integration processes.

• Possess an active bar license in the state in which you reside.
• Minimum 3 years of experience practicing as an M&A attorney at an AmLaw firm or F500 in-house legal department with a focus on handling complex M&A transactions.
• Experience working on mergers acquisitions joint ventures divestitures private equity or fund investments either at an law firm or in an in-house legal team.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state corporate and securities laws regulations and practices related to M&A transactions.

• Experience advising clients in a variety of industries including technology healthcare energy and financial services on M&A transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-stakes transactions simultaneously with excellent project management negotiation and communication skills.
• Familiarity with private equity and venture capital transactions including portfolio company acquisitions and dispositions.

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $00 per year and for non-attorney roles is $ per year.Compensation decisions are based on various factors including but not limited to experience skills certifications location and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits including health dental and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

For over 25 years Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry now serving more than 1500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of 71% and our Client NPS score of 64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axioms average for 2025 the legal industry average NPS score is 35%). Join our forward-thinking community where youll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted be part of a company that values agility collaboration and excellence and love both the law and your life.

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