Corporate Transactions, Capital Markets & M&A Senior Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Transactions, Capital Markets & M&A Senior Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Transactions, Capital Markets & M&A Senior Associate Attorney to join a highly regarded Am Law 100 firm in Atlanta, Georgia or Chicago, Illinois .

This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with 4–6 years of corporate transactional experience to join a nationally recognized practice representing public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and strategic investors in sophisticated mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and other complex corporate matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic corporate transactions.

• Advise public and private companies on capital markets transactions and general corporate matters.

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, transaction documents, and ancillary agreements.

• Conduct legal due diligence and manage transactions from initial structuring through closing.

• Advise clients on corporate governance, transaction structuring, and risk management.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams to deliver comprehensive solutions for complex corporate transactions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.

• Active Bar membership in good standing.

• 4–6 years of corporate transactional experience at a law firm.

• Significant mergers and acquisitions (M&A) experience is required.

• Experience with capital markets transactions is preferred.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Generous paid time off and firm holidays.

• Professional development, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and partnership-track career advancement.

Why Apply?

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized corporate attorneys on sophisticated M&A, capital markets, and strategic business transactions. Senior associates receive significant client responsibility, direct exposure to complex deals, and exceptional opportunities for long-term professional growth within one of the nation's premier corporate practices.