Dallas | Hybrid

Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$260,000 – $390,000+

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

• 3–6 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 you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's 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.

I'm 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

[email protected]
(216) 710-5174