M&A Associate (Austin)

The role

DLA Piper is seeking a junior to mid-level M&A Associate with 2-7 years of experience to join their market-leading M&A group in Austin. The role focuses on assisting with sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions, requiring direct big law firm experience and admission to the Texas bar or the ability to waive in.

What you'll do

• Manage and support complex domestic and cross-border corporate, finance, real estate, tax, employment, and other transactional matters from inception through closing and post-closing activities
• Conduct legal due diligence, analyze findings, identify risks, and develop practical recommendations for clients
• Draft, review, negotiate, and revise contracts, transaction documents, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements
• Structure transactions and provide strategic advice regarding legal, regulatory, business, and operational considerations
• Support deal execution, including managing timelines, coordinating workstreams, and facilitating communication among transaction parties
• Participate in negotiations with clients, counterparties, lenders, investors, regulators, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate and manage transaction closings, including closing documentation, signatures, funds flow, and post-closing obligations
• Analyze and advise on applicable regulatory requirements, governance matters, and compliance considerations affecting transactions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams and business professionals to deliver integrated solutions that support client objectives and successful transaction outcomes

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