Hiring: M&A Lawyer - Houston Company: Axiom Location: Houston, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:13:30 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management About the job Experience: •3+ years of experience practicing as an M&A attorney at an AmLaw firm or F500 in-house legal department, with a focus on handling complex M&A transactions. Required Skills: •Advise clients on all aspects of M&A transactions, including deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation, drafting, and closing of purchase and sale agreements, merger agreements, and other related documents. •Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transactional documents, including purchase, merger, confidentiality, and disclosure agreements. •Coordinate activities of large deal teams and internal and external stakeholders, from due diligence through closing and integration to facilitate seamless deal execution •Conduct and coordinate due diligence investigations to identify potential legal risks and provide strategic guidance to clients on mitigating those risks. •Partner cross-functionally with cross-functional teams, including finance, tax, regulatory, and compliance experts, to ensure seamless execution of M&A transactions and integration processes. •Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-stakes transactions simultaneously, with excellent project management, negotiation, and communication skills. •Operational familiarity with private equity and venture capital transactions, including portfolio company acquisitions and dispositions. Qualifications: •Possess an active bar license in the state in which you reside. •Minimum 3+ years of experience practicing as an M&A attorney at an AmLaw firm or F500 in-house legal department, with a focus on handling complex M&A transactions. •Strong knowledge of federal and state corporate and securities laws, regulations, and practices related to M&A transactions. Compensation: •$104,500 - $325,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!