Senior Corporate / M&A Associate
ljw solutionsCharlotte (NC)
Senior Corporate / M&A Associate
Posted 2 days ago
ljw solutionsCharlotte (NC)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Senior Corporate / M&A Associate Charlotte, North Carolina$250,000–$325,000 + BonusAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Corporate / M&A Associate to join a growing transactional practice in Charlotte. The successful attorney will advise public and private companies, investors and business owners on sophisticated buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, as well as a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. This position is particularly suited to a senior associate who has progressed beyond a supporting role and is comfortable taking significant responsibility for transactions from structuring and due diligence through negotiation and closing.
The Role
Responsibilities will include:
Buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions.
Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements.
Corporate reorganisations.
Joint ventures and strategic transactions.
Private company transactions.
Corporate governance matters.
Managing transaction due diligence.
Advising on deal structure.
Coordinating specialist legal workstreams.
Negotiating with opposing counsel.
Managing transactions through signing and closing.
Working directly with clients and senior decision-makers.
Supervising and mentoring junior attorneys where appropriate.
About You:
The successful candidate will ideally possess:6+ years of corporate transactional experience.
Substantive mergers and acquisitions experience.
Experience managing sophisticated transactions.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
Ability to lead due diligence and closing processes.
Excellent commercial judgement.
Strong client-facing abilities.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
North Carolina Bar admission is preferred.
What’s on Offer?
Estimated market salary of $250,000–$325,000, depending on experience.
Bonus opportunities.
Sophisticated M&A and corporate transactions.
Significant transaction responsibility.
Direct client exposure.
Smaller deal teams.
Partner mentoring.
Collaborative regional/national platform.
Long-term progression opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Corporate / M&A Associate looking for sophisticated transactional work combined with meaningful client responsibility.
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