Boston | Hybrid

Public Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$260,000 – $390,000+

A premier AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a Public Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join its Boston office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing public companies, private equity sponsors, boards of directors, and strategic acquirers in sophisticated public company mergers and acquisitions and related securities matters.

Ideal Background

• 3–6 years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience gained at a national or international law firm

• Significant experience handling public company mergers and acquisitions, including both buy-side and sell-side transactions

• Experience advising public companies, boards of directors, special committees, strategic buyers, and sellers throughout the M&A process

• Strong understanding of federal securities laws, SEC reporting obligations, corporate governance, and public company compliance

• Experience drafting and negotiating merger agreements, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, transaction documents, board materials, and ancillary agreements

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

• Experience representing technology, life sciences, financial services, and/or real estate companies is preferred

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills

• Ability to independently manage substantial portions of sophisticated transactions while collaborating effectively on larger deal teams

• Excellent academic credentials

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

• Massachusetts bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Elite Global Mergers & Acquisitions platform

✅ Sophisticated public company M&A and securities work

✅ Opportunity to advise leading public companies on headline-making strategic transactions

✅ Exposure to technology, life sciences, financial services, and real estate industries

✅ 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