12 August 2026
Midlevel Corporate M&A Associate
Key requirements
Three to five years of Corporate M&A experience Strong M&A experience, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating merger agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, letters of intent, and related documents Experience with partnership agreements, joint ventures, and limited liability company operating agreements Meaningful responsibility for managing and closing M&A and related transactions
The role
K&L Gates is seeking a midlevel Corporate M&A Associate with 3-5 years of experience for their Charleston, Charlotte, or Kansas City offices. This role focuses on M&A transactions, with a preference for candidates with private equity experience.
What you'll do
- Draft, review, and negotiate merger agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, letters of intent, and related documents
- Manage and close M&A and related transactions
- Conduct legal due diligence
- Advise clients on general corporate/entity matters and business matters
What we're looking for
Three to five years of Corporate M&A experience
Strong M&A experience, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating merger agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, letters of intent, and related documents
Experience with partnership agreements, joint ventures, and limited liability company operating agreements
Meaningful responsibility for managing and closing M&A and related transactions
Conducting legal due diligence
Experience with representation and warranty insurance underwriting and related issues
Advising clients on general corporate/entity matters and business matters
Strong academic credentials
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to providing the highest quality client service
Private equity transaction experience preferred· nice to have
Benefits
Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
Dental Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
401(k) Retirement plan
Health Advocacy Services
Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
Paid Time Off (Generally, paid time off is undefined with 3-4 weeks usually acceptable)
Addiction Resources
Parental Leave (24 weeks of which 12 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
Paid Holidays (12)
Family Building Benefits
Pro Bono Opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Bar Expense Reimbursement
529 Deductions
Relocation
Accident Insurance
Balanced Hours Program
Critical Illness Insurance
Ramp-Up/Ramp-Down Program
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Employee Referral Program
Bereavement Leave
Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Program
Wellness Program
All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law
Hiring contacts
MM
Similar roles
More jobs like this
Vault 20NEWMid-level Associate, Americas Corporate M&A
M&A
New York3 years$310k – $390k
12 hours ago
Vault 20Mid-Level Associate: Energy & Infrastructure (M&A Transactions)
EnergyInfrastructure+1
New York3-5 years$225k – $435k
1 day ago
Vault 50General Corporate Attorney: 1st-2nd year
M&A
Los Angeles1-2 years$225k – $235k
2 days agoKeep exploring
LawPass has 207 M&A roles in the United States
Verified and recruiter-free. Free to browse, no account needed.
Midlevel Corporate M&A Associate
K&L Gates · Charleston / Charlotte / Kansas City / Miami / Nashville / Pittsburgh / Portland / Raleigh / Seattle · $205,000 – $340,000
Charleston / Charlotte / Kansas City / Miami / Nashville / Pittsburgh / Portland / Raleigh / Seattle · $205,000 – $340,000