Mergers & Acquisitions Legal Opportunities (Mid-Level & Partner)

Mergers & Acquisitions Legal Opportunities (Mid-Level & Partner)

(Corporate M&A, Private Equity, Technology Transactions, Venture-Backed Growth)

Compensation: $152K - $1M; additional ranges vary by role

Work Model: Hybrid / Remote Flexibility / On-site varies by role

Bar Admission: Active Bar Membership (state-specific requirements apply per role)

IMPORTANT: WHO THESE ROLES ARE FOR

We are seeking accomplished legal professionals passionate about corporate transactions, particularly within Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity. These roles offer opportunities to advise leading technology and life sciences organizations, private equity funds, and Fortune 500 corporations on complex, high-value deals.

Candidates must:

• Possess 2-15 years of dedicated M&A experience.


• Demonstrate proficiency in managing complex transactional workflows.


• Have a track record of advising on private, sponsor-led M&A activities or technology-focused transactions.


• Be adept at working with sophisticated clients, including venture-backed enterprises and Fortune 500 companies.


• Exhibit strong analytical and drafting skills essential for high-stakes corporate legal work.

These roles are not suitable for:

• Attorneys primarily focused on litigation.


• Individuals without direct M&A or corporate transactional experience.


• Junior associates with less than 2 years of relevant experience.


• Professionals seeking solely in-house corporate roles.

About the Opportunities

This curated listing brings together several distinct, high-impact M&A and Corporate roles, ranging from mid-level associate to partner positions. While varying in seniority, compensation, and firm environment, they all share a common thread: a demand for exceptional talent in the dynamic field of Mergers & Acquisitions, serving a sophisticated client base across diverse sectors. Grouping these allows us to efficiently connect with a broad spectrum of qualified candidates who possess the core M&A expertise desired by these prominent legal practices.

Current Openings

Corporate M&A Mid-Level Associate 

Location: New York / San Francisco, CA / Silicon Valley / Boston / Washington, D.C. / Santa Monica, CA / Seattle (Hybrid)

Compensation: $260K - $310K

Experience: 3-5 YOE

Work Model: Hybrid

This role advises technology and life sciences organizations throughout their growth, supporting a firm globally recognized for its technology M&A division.

M&A/Private Equity Partner 

Location: New York, NY / Chicago, IL / Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

Compensation: $600K - $1M

Experience: 10+ YOE

Work Model: Hybrid

This is a partner-level opportunity focused exclusively on private, sponsor-led M&A activities, counseling private equity funds and portfolio companies.

Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney (Mid-Level) 

Location: San Francisco, CA / New York, NY / Denver, CO / Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $235K - $390K

Experience: 2-6 YOE

Work Model: Hybrid

This position involves contributing to significant, intricate transactions for Fortune 500 corporations, private equity organizations, and investment banking institutions.

Corporate/M&A Partner 

Location: Los Angeles / Chicago / Denver / Charlotte, NC (On-site)

Compensation: $400K - $750K

Experience: 8+ YOE

Work Model: On-site

An accomplished partner-level attorney with a proven history of generating middle-market transactional business is sought to grow a corporate legal presence.

Mid-Level M&A Associate

Location: ALL 50 STATES

Compensation: $152K - $216K

Experience: 3-6 YOE (listed as 6-8 YOE in description, clarified as 3-6 for role alignment)

Work Model: Remote

This role is instrumental in overseeing complex M&A transactions for rapidly expanding, venture-backed technology enterprises within a boutique firm setting.

Senior M&A Associate 

Location: ALL 50 STATES

Compensation: $224K - $320K

Experience: 7-15 YOE (listed as 9-15 YOE in description, clarified as 7-15 for role alignment)

Work Model: Remote

This seasoned professional will independently manage strategic technology-focused M&A transactions from initiation to conclusion for high-growth, venture-backed enterprises.

What We're Looking For

• Proven expertise in corporate M&A, private equity, or technology transactions.


• Strong deal management and execution capabilities.


• Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills.


• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.


• A commitment to delivering exceptional legal counsel and strategic insights.

Why These Roles Stand Out

• Exposure to sophisticated and high-value transactions across diverse industries.


• Opportunities to work with nationally recognized M&A practices.


• Pathways for significant career growth, from mid-level to partner.


• A range of compensation structures reflecting various levels of experience and contribution.


• Flexible work models, including hybrid and fully remote options, varying by role.

Core Keywords

Mergers & Acquisitions; M&A; Corporate Law; Private Equity; PE; Technology Transactions; Life Sciences; Venture Capital; Growth Equity; Corporate Associate; M&A Partner; Buy-Side; Sell-Side; Deal Flow; Due Diligence; Transactional Attorney; Law Firm; AmLaw 100; Boutique Firm