M&A Lawyer - Houston
$104,500–$325,000 year
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Advise clients on all aspects of M&A transactions, including deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation, drafting, and closing of purchase and sale agreements, merger agreements, and other related documents. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transactional documents, including purchase, merger, confidentiality, and disclosure agreements. Coordinate activities of large deal teams and internal and external stakeholders, from due diligence through closing and integration to facilitate seamless deal execution. Conduct and coordinate due diligence investigations to identify potential legal risks and provide strategic guidance to clients on mitigating those risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, tax, regulatory, and compliance experts, to ensure seamless execution of M&A transactions and integration processes.
Required Qualifications
- Active bar license in the state in which you reside
- Minimum 3+ years of experience practicing as an M&A attorney at an AmLaw firm or F500 in-house legal department
- Experience working on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, private equity, or fund investments either at a law firm or in an in-house legal team
- Strong knowledge of federal and state corporate and securities laws, regulations, and practices related to M&A transactions
- Ideal candidates would be located in Houston
Desired Qualifications
- Experience advising clients in a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, energy, and financial services, on M&A transactions
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-stakes transactions simultaneously, with excellent project management, negotiation, and communication skills
- Familiarity with private equity and venture capital transactions, including portfolio company acquisitions and dispositions
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