Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is seeking mid-to-senior level Mergers & Acquisitions Associates with 3+ years of experience to join its sophisticated and growing national M&A practice. Working alongside market-leading practitioners, associates will advise public and private companies, strategic investors, and private equity sponsors on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including some of the most high-profile and innovative deals in the market.

Ideal candidates will have substantial experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents, managing diligence processes, and executing mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions. Experience with public and private company M&A, federal securities laws, and/or Delaware corporate law is preferred, while experience representing technology and life sciences companies is a plus. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to integrate evolving legal technologies and workflow tools into their practice to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness.

Candidates should possess outstanding academic credentials, excellent analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills, and be confident leading workstreams and serving as a key point of contact for clients and deal teams. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently, collaborate seamlessly across offices and practices, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment while contributing to the development of junior lawyers.

This opportunity is open to candidates in any of our U.S. offices, with a preference for Silicon Valley, Boston, Denver, and New York. Candidates must hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to the bar in the jurisdiction where they will practice.

The expected base salary range for this role is $260,000 to $390,000 per year. This range reflects a good-faith estimate of pay at the time of posting; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as the candidate's qualifications and experience. This position is eligible for additional forms of compensation, which may include annual performance-based and discretionary bonuses. Employees in this role are also eligible for firm-sponsored benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; and paid time off. Additional benefits may include relocation assistance. Please review this link for more information regarding employee benefits in the United States.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

To apply, please complete the online application and submit a resume and law school transcript. We also strongly encourage candidates to include a cover letter describing their interest in the position and a representative deal sheet highlighting significant M&A transactions and their role in those matters.

All search firm submissions should be sent to Carly Halpin, Legal Recruitment Manager – Western Region, at carly.halpin@hlc.com, and Suzanne Hudgens – Lateral Legal Recruitment Manager - National, at suzanne.hudgens@hlc.com.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at LeaveofAbsence_US@hlc.com.