Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney
hace 14 días
Redwood City
Job DescriptionMergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney Locations: Boston, MA | Denver, CO | New York, NY | Redwood City, CA Salary: $260,000–$390,000 Direct Counsel is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join a leading Am Law firm's nationally recognized Corporate & Finance practice. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-to-senior level associate with 3+ years of M&A experience who is looking to work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions for public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and strategic investors. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, fast-paced team handling some of the market's most significant and innovative transactions while receiving substantial client contact and opportunities for career advancement. Responsibilities • Represent public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and strategic investors in mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic corporate transactions., • Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements, merger agreements, ancillary transaction documents, and other corporate agreements., • Lead and manage legal due diligence processes., • Coordinate transactions from initial structuring through closing., • Advise clients on corporate governance, transaction strategy, and risk management., • Analyze issues involving federal securities laws and Delaware corporate law., • Manage transaction workstreams and serve as a primary point of contact for clients and deal teams., • Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups and offices on complex domestic and cross-border matters., • Leverage legal technology and AI-enabled workflow tools to improve efficiency and client service., • Mentor and provide guidance to junior associates and legal team members.Qualifications, • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with outstanding academic credentials., • Active bar admission in the jurisdiction where the attorney will practice., • 3+ years of experience handling mergers and acquisitions transactions at a law firm., • Significant experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents., • Experience managing due diligence and coordinating complex corporate transactions., • Familiarity with public and private company M&A transactions., • Experience with federal securities laws and Delaware corporate law is preferred., • Experience representing technology or life sciences companies is a plus., • Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, organizational, and interpersonal skills., • Ability to independently manage multiple workstreams while collaborating effectively across teams., • Experience incorporating legal technology and AI tools into transactional practice is highly desirable.Compensation & Benefits, • Competitive base salary of $260,000–$390,000, depending on experience and qualifications., • Eligibility for annual performance-based and discretionary bonuses., • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance., • 401(k) retirement plan., • Generous paid time off., • Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates., • Exceptional opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth within one of the nation's premier M&A practices.