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PDP Group, Inc.

M&A & Corporate Counsel

New York, NY · On-site

$225 - $250/wk

The M&A & Corporate Counsel will play a key role in strategic and transactional initiatives as well as many other corporate and commercial matters across Amynta. Reporting directly to the General ...

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How much do mergers acquisitions counsel jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for mergers acquisitions counsel in the United States is $175,207.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $134,000.00 and $170,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Mergers Acquisitions Counsel vs Corporate Counsel?

AspectMergers Acquisitions CounselCorporate Counsel
Primary FocusHandling mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactionsManaging overall corporate legal matters, compliance, and governance
Required CredentialsJD, bar admission, experience in M&AJD, bar admission, broad corporate law experience
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, transactional teamsIn-house legal departments, corporate offices
Industry UsageCommon in M&A-heavy industries like finance, tech, and manufacturingUniversal across industries for corporate legal needs

While both roles require a JD and bar admission, Mergers Acquisitions Counsel specializes in transactional work related to mergers and acquisitions, whereas Corporate Counsel handles a broader range of legal issues within a corporation. The choice depends on whether you prefer transactional M&A work or overall corporate legal management.

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Infographic showing various Mergers Acquisitions Counsel job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $175,207 per year, or $84.2 per hour.

Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel

Dallas, TX • On-site

$260K - $435K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Dallas, Texas.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 3+ years of corporate transactional experience to join a sophisticated mergers and acquisitions practice. The team represents private equity firms, financial sponsors, and strategic buyers and sellers in a broad range of complex domestic transactions, including leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, minority investments, and other strategic acquisitions and dispositions.

Responsibilities

  • Represent private equity firms, financial sponsors, and strategic buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions transactions.

  • Advise clients on leveraged buyouts, sell-side transactions, growth equity investments, minority investments, and other strategic transactions.

  • Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition, disposition, and investment agreements.

  • Prepare and manage closing documents and coordinate all aspects of transaction closings.

  • Conduct legal due diligence and assist with transaction structuring.

  • Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary legal teams throughout all phases of complex corporate transactions.

  • Provide strategic legal advice on corporate and transactional matters.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

  • Active membership in the Texas State Bar.

  • 3+ years of mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactional experience.

  • Experience representing financial sponsors, private equity firms, and strategic buyers and sellers.

  • Strong experience drafting and negotiating acquisition, disposition, and investment agreements.

  • Experience managing sophisticated transactions through closing.

  • Securities law experience is a plus.

  • Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $260,000-$435,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including:

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

    • 401(k) retirement plan

    • Paid time off

    • Annual discretionary performance bonus