Corporate M&A Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a skilled Corporate M&A Associate with three to five years of experience in mergers and acquisitions to join their team in New York, NY. The role involves significant responsibility in handling both private and public company transactions.

Duties

• Manage and execute M&A transactions with autonomy.
• Represent parties in public and private company transactions.
• Engage in takeover defense matters, including shareholder activism.
• Collaborate within a dynamic, growing practice.

Requirements

• Three to five years of M&A experience.
• Experience in running deals and managing high-level responsibilities.
• U.S. law firm experience required.
• Admitted to and in good standing in the jurisdiction of hire.

Education

• Outstanding academic credentials required.

Certifications

• Admitted to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong understanding of corporate law and market terms.
• Effective deal management skills.
• Business development-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing practice.

Lauded as an excellent firm for which to work, this firm has been cited as a top firm for minority and diversity hiring. In the same vein, the firm is praised for its open culture and the wonderful individuals who make it up. Throughout its history, the firm has featured excellent real estate, business, litigation, tax, and employment practices, with the latter being an especially strong suit. With its origins in Los Angeles, the firm has offices across the world and industry-leading clients from over 80 countries, but has not lost its open and friendly culture.