11 September 2026
Key requirements
3-6 years of experience working on all aspects of M&A transactions Prior large law firm experience Superior academic credentials from a top-tier law school Self-starters with strong client management skills
TrendsThe role
King & Spalding is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Associate with 3-6 years of experience for their M&A practice in Houston or Washington D.C. The role will focus on handling a broad range of sophisticated transactional matters.
What you'll do
- Handle private and public company buy-side and sell-side transactions
- Draft transaction documents
- Conduct due diligence
- Manage deal execution
- Work on complex M&A transactions, private equity investments, and joint ventures across a variety of industries
What we're looking for
3-6 years of experience working on all aspects of M&A transactions
Prior large law firm experience
Superior academic credentials from a top-tier law school
Self-starters with strong client management skills
Experience with capital markets transactions· nice to have
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Houston / Washington D.C.