Closing Date: 26th June, 2028
Description:
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a midlevel associate to join our Corporate practice with a focus on mid-market mergers and acquisitions in our Seattle, San Francisco, or Portland offices. This associate will work closely with partners across the corporate group to support a growing practice advising strategic buyers and sellers, private companies, and investors in a wide range of transactional matters.This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated middle-market transactions across a variety of industries while developing strong client relationships and taking on meaningful responsibility on deal teams.
Responsibilities:
- Support middle-market mergers and acquisitions, including buy-side and sell-side transactions for private companies and strategic investors
- Assist with transaction structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and closing processes
- Draft and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, ancillary agreements, and closing documentation
- Coordinate and manage due diligence review and workstreams across deal teams
- Advise clients on general corporate governance and transactional matters in connection with M&A transactions
- Work closely with partners, senior associates, and clients to manage deal timelines and deliverables
- Collaborate with attorneys across the firm in related practice areas, including tax, real estate, employment, intellectual property, and technology transactions
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience in M&A work at a law firm
- Experience supporting private company mergers and acquisitions preferred
- Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Demonstrated interest in transactional practice and working on complex corporate matters
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission (or eligibility for admission) in the state where the position is based
