M&A Attorney

Apex Service Partners•Irving, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Apex Service Partners is seeking an M&A Attorney with three to six years of experience to join its legal team and support the company’s growth through acquisitions. The role handles the full spectrum of transactional work, including high-volume acquisitions, related corporate governance matters, review and negotiation of NDAs and LOIs, and collaboration with management and other departments on legal issues. The attorney will manage an independent slate of transactions and work closely with the Partnership Development (M&A) Team, which includes sourcing and execution professionals. The position reports to the Assistant General Counsel for M&A. The role supports the company’s growth, helps identify and mitigate risks, protects the brand, and supports legal and regulatory compliance. It calls for legal expertise, business acumen, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to work professionally and responsively with internal clients and stakeholders. The position is based in Dallas, Texas, and requires working in the office four days per week, with some hybrid or remote flexibility on other days. Minimal travel is required.

Requirements

J.D. and a license to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction in good standing.
Three to six years of experience as a qualified M&A attorney.
Deep understanding of M&A, transactional law, and market terms.
Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to plan and execute projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships with professionals and leaders across organizational levels.
Strong communication, legal drafting, and presentation skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strategic and creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage independent tasks and clients while contributing to team obligations.
Ability to interact effectively with remote internal stakeholders and clients.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess complex legal issues, conduct legal research, and provide practical recommendations.
Ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders and present complex information clearly and concisely.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize competing demands, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
High integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Team-oriented, service-oriented, approachable, and possesses a good sense of humor.
Minimal travel required.

Nice To Haves

National law firm or boutique firm experience in lower- to middle-market M&A.
Prior in-house experience; strongly preferred.
Experience with middle-market private equity; a significant plus.
Affinity for the organization’s mission-driven focus on serving residential customers.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements and ancillary documents for acquisitions.
Provide legal support across transaction activities, from LOI through post-closing matters, including indemnification claims, earn-outs, post-closing adjustments, and legal integration or separation.
Perform other legal duties assigned by the Chief Legal Officer or Assistant General Counsel for M&A, or requested by internal stakeholders.
Apply a commercial mindset to business complexities by understanding business operations and identifying solutions that improve efficiency and mitigate risk.
Manage an independent slate of transactions and work with the Partnership Development (M&A) Team.
Collaborate with management and departments on legal issues and support related corporate governance matters.
Review and negotiate NDAs and LOIs.