Mergers & Acquisitions Associate - Midlevel

Seattle, Washington • Direct Hire • July 21, 2026 • 89198

Job Title: Mergers & Acquisitions Associate - Midlevel
Job ID: 89198
Location: Seattle, Washington


Overview:
Our client 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.


What you will be doing:

  • 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


What you must have:

  • 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.
     

Salary/Rate Range: The annualized salary range for this position is $215,000 to $290,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.


Other Information:

  • Core Benefits: Full-time employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance (with an optional Health Savings Account), dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, and disability.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Full-time employees receive sick leave benefits in accordance with the appropriate state Sick & Safe Leave Policy. Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation annually, though the exact amount may vary depending on client and firm needs. The firm also provides 11 paid holidays each year.

  • Additional Programs: Employees may participate in 401(k) retirement planning, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Available voluntary benefits include accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit programs are also available. Full-time employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.



Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.


For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com 

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