Mergers & Acquisitions Resource Attorney

Job Description

Mergers & Acquisitions Resource Attorney

Locations: Boston, Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles (Downtown), New York, Palo Alto, Reston, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle

Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Resource Attorney for a top-ranked law firm with multiple office locations. This is a non-client-facing role designed to support the M&A group through legal research, precedent development, and knowledge management.Key Responsibilities:

Transaction Database Management – Input and maintain deal terms from signed transactions.

Form & Precedent Drafting – Develop and organize templates and legal resources for the M&A team.

Legal Updates – Track and summarize regulatory developments impacting M&A transactions.

Legal Education – Collaborate on training materials and firmwide legal education initiatives.

Marketing & Business Development – Assist in content creation for marketing, pitches, and industry outreach.

Attorney Support – Provide legal resources, templates, and precedent documents to attorneys.

Knowledge Management & Innovation – Support practice innovation projects and process improvements.Qualifications:

7+ years of M&A experience in a US corporate/transactional practice.

Strong knowledge of public and private M&A, corporate governance, and market trends.

Exceptional drafting, research, and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.

A team-oriented approach with flexibility to support evolving initiatives.Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range: $275,000 - $335,000 (Final offer based on experience and location).

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and commuter benefits.

Generous vacation, sick leave, and parental leave policies.

Professional development and knowledge management initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&A attorney looking to transition into a strategic, research-focused role at a leading global law firm.

Full-time