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Associate Attorney (Dallas)

Associate Attorney (Dallas)

Hawkstone SearchDallas, TX, United States
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job title : M&A Associate

Location : Dallas, TX

Salary : $250,000 - $570,000+ (DOE)

Hawkstone Search is proud to be partnered with a national boutique law firm, operating for over 10 years, born from a Big-Law team that spun off to focus on mid-market private equity matters. With offices across four of the largest financial hubs in the US, these being in California, New York, and Texas. The firm is committed to further expanding its capacity to serve their rapidly growing client base .

In terms of growth, the firms NYC office recently increased its headcount capacity by five-fold, with overall Attorney headcount rising by 35% since 2024. This position offers a unique opportunity for Big Law Associates eager to control M&A transactions from inception to close, including funding phases, in a dynamic and client-centric environment.

Whats youll be doing :

  • Lead and execute complex Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions
  • Advise private equity sponsors and strategic clients on growth equity, debt financing, and fund formation
  • Support all stages of the private equity lifecycle, from fund formation to acquisition and exit, across various industries
  • Collaborate on specialty practice areas, including tax, intellectual property, cybersecurity and data privacy, executive compensation, labor and employment, and environmental

Whats they need :

  • J.D. (2015-2022), admitted to practice law Texas
  • Previously experience working on M&A matters across the US & internationally, with a focus on private equity matters, preferably within a Big Law environment
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
  • Commitment to a collaborative, inclusive, and client-centric work environment
  • Whats on offer :

  • Compensation based on the Cravath Scale + additional bonuses performance-based
  • Modern Alternative to Big Law. Escape the mega-deal focus, high premiums, and diluted attention of large firms while working on sophisticated, high-impact transactions
  • Join a firm with 35% headcount growth in the last 12 months, across all offices, offering significant opportunities for professional development and leadership
  • Collaborative Leadership, work alongside industry leaders (all coming from an AM20 background) and contribute to a team shaping the future of mid-market private equity
  • If you are a motivated M&A Associate ready to elevate your career with a top-tier boutique firm, please submit your resume, deal sheet to : (nile.farndon@hawkstonesearch.com)

    All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

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