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Corporate M&A Associate

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sterlingtonpllc logoSterlingtonpllc · US
Full-timeOn-site2d ago
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You will work directly with senior corporate partners; Chambers USA-ranked practitioners who were trained at Cravath, Schulte Roth, and the top M&A desks in the country. Expect real responsibility from day one. Representing buyers, sellers, and founders in M&A transactions valued from $50M to $1B+ Joint venture structuring and negotiation across a range of industries Investment management and fund work; including spinouts, rollups, and manager combinations Finance, fintech, and crypto transactions at the intersection of capital markets and emerging tech Cybersecurity and data privacy deal-related issues Tax-integrated deal structuring with our dedicated tax team embedded in every transaction The work is commercially driven and practically focused. You will not spend years doing diligence. You will be in the room.

Requirements

  • We hire on three pillars, weighted equally. All three matter . Not two.
  • PEDIGREE
  • You trained at an AmLaw 30 firm, ideally in a top-tier M&A or corporate practice. Your law school prepared you for the most complex work in the market. 4-8 years of post-law school experience in corporate transactions, with meaningful exposure to joint ventures and a variety of deal structures.
  • DEAL CAPABILITY
  • AI ORIENTATION
  • Technology orientation is not a bonus at Sterlington. It is a first-tier criterion equal to pedigree and firm experience. We weight all three the same. If AI has made you faster, smarter, and more valuable than your peers, we want to hear exactly how
  • WHY STERLINGTON
  • Top-of-market compensation, structured around your experience and what you bring to the table
  • No office mandate. We hire A-players and trust them to work.
  • Real exposure to senior partners and clients from year one, not five.
  • A practice organized around client outcomes, not practice group politics.
  • A clear path to counsel; and we promote from within.
  • A firm that is already AI-native, not one that's planning to be.

Benefits

Compensation at Sterlington is competitive and structured around the quality of the person and the context they bring. We take both seriously. Full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).Sterlington uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization.At Sterlington, we believe that world-class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage all qualified candidates to applyDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offPerformance bonus

Additional Information

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. As a firm, we focus on the economic as well as the legal aspects of our matters. Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for founders, senior executives, and UHNWIs as well as their related businesses. Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com

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