Corporate Associate

Houston – £310,000

An Am Law Top 20 firm is seeking midlevel M&A associates to join its Corporate Practice Group in Dallas. This role offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic team handling sophisticated mergers, acquisitions, and general corporate transactions for a diverse and prestigious client base.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Represent private equity sponsors, independent sponsors, portfolio companies, and public or private companies in M&A transactions.
• Draft and negotiate key transactional documents, including operating and partnership agreements.
• Coordinate with internal and external specialists, managing all aspects of deal execution.
• Lead signing and closing processes while supervising and mentoring junior associates.
• Support clients with capital raises, debt and securities offerings, and portfolio company management.

Qualifications:

• Strong academic background with stellar credentials.
• Admission to the Texas Bar.
• 4+ years experience with M&A transactions, including drafting, negotiating, and managing critical transaction documents.
• Superior drafting, research, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated diligence, attention to detail, proactivity, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to the firm’s core values of excellence, collaboration, diversity, and client service.

 
About the Practice:
The firm’s M&A team has a long-standing reputation for excellence, representing public and private companies, private equity, hedge and sovereign wealth funds, boards of directors, shareholders, and individual investors in complex, high-value transactions. Its global network of over 500 corporate attorneys provides strategic guidance on a wide range of transactions, from multibillion-dollar public takeovers to private middle-market acquisitions.
The firm emphasizes professional development, encouraging participation in community and professional organizations, and fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
 
Why Join This Firm?
This position offers the chance to work with industry-leading clients on cutting-edge legal matters alongside top-tier colleagues. The firm provides a supportive, future-focused, and collaborative workplace culture.
 
To find out more drop me an email at aqsa@douglas-scott.co.uk