The corporate practice advises strategic buyers and sellers, private companies, and investors on complex middle-market M&A transactions and a wide range of transactional matters across various industries.
The role involves supporting buy-side and sell-side middle-market M&A, assisting with transaction structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and closing processes.
Key tasks include drafting and negotiating transaction documents such as purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements, coordinating due diligence review, and advising clients on corporate governance and transactional matters related to M&A.
The associate will work closely with partners, senior associates, and clients to manage deal timelines and deliverables, and collaborate with attorneys from related practice areas across the firm, including tax, real estate, employment, intellectual property, and technology transactions.
Experience supporting private company mergers and acquisitions is preferred, and the group emphasizes hands-on experience throughout the deal lifecycle, mentorship, and early responsibility for associates.

Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

3-5 PQE · June 26, 2026 (2 months ago)

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

3-5 PQE · June 26, 2026 (2 months ago)

Salary

$215,000 - $290,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Corporate · M&A · Transactional

Location

Portland

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Overview

The corporate practice advises strategic buyers and sellers, private companies, and investors on complex middle-market M&A transactions and a wide range of transactional matters across various industries.
The role involves supporting buy-side and sell-side middle-market M&A, assisting with transaction structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and closing processes.
Key tasks include drafting and negotiating transaction documents such as purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements, coordinating due diligence review, and advising clients on corporate governance and transactional matters related to M&A.
The associate will work closely with partners, senior associates, and clients to manage deal timelines and deliverables, and collaborate with attorneys from related practice areas across the firm, including tax, real estate, employment, intellectual property, and technology transactions.
Experience supporting private company mergers and acquisitions is preferred, and the group emphasizes hands-on experience throughout the deal lifecycle, mentorship, and early responsibility for associates.

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Last updated: August 25, 2026