Posted 08/18/2026
Job Number: 17536
Associate M&A Attorney
Royal Oak, Michigan • Hybrid
Industry: Legal Services
Job Category: Legal
Job Type: Direct Hire
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Job Description
Position Title: Associate M&A Attorney
Salary Range: $140,000–$170,000 / Year, DOE
Step into a sophisticated M&A practice where you can work on meaningful transactions, learn directly from experienced attorneys, and build toward partnership. This Associate M&A Attorney will support complex transactional and corporate matters, advising clients throughout the deal lifecycle while preparing and reviewing transaction documents, schedules, and data rooms. The firm handles approximately $500 million to $1 billion in transactions annually, giving associates exposure to significant, high-value work. The ideal candidate is a sharp, detail-driven M&A attorney who takes ownership, anticipates what comes next, and can independently manage competing priorities while delivering polished work.
Responsibilities
- Support M&A and transactional matters from due diligence through closing and post-closing requirements
- Prepare, review, and organize transaction documents, disclosure schedules, and data rooms
- Advise clients throughout M&A transactions and provide responsive support as matters progress
- Draft, review and proofread corporate and transactional documents with exceptional attention to detail
- Communicate directly with clients, proactively follow up on outstanding matters and keep transactions moving forward
- Assist with year-end reporting, corporate filings and other ongoing client requirements
- Collaborate with transactional partners and attorneys across the firm on sophisticated business matters
Requirements
- Minimum 2+ years of relevant M&A experience, including transactional work, preparation and review of schedules, and management of data rooms
- Active Nevada Bar membership
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong proofreading, organizational and multitasking abilities
- Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs, prioritize effectively, and work independently
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the professionalism to work directly with clients and colleagues
- Strong academic credentials preferred, including high class ranking from a nationally recognized law school or distinguished academic performance from a local law school
Benefits
- Hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days working from home
- Medical coverage with 80% of the employee premium covered by the firm, plus dental and vision insurance
- Unlimited PTO and standard paid federal holidays
- Profit-sharing program plus 401(k) savings plan with employer match
- Firm-paid bar dues, basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability/salary continuation coverage
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts with additional voluntary insurance options
If you’re ready to build your M&A career with a growing, stable firm that offers sophisticated deal exposure, autonomy and a real path to partnership, apply today.
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