Senior Level Mergers And Acquisitions Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking a Senior Level Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney with 5-9 years of experience to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate transactional work, particularly in mergers and acquisitions. This role requires excellent drafting and negotiating skills, the ability to collaborate effectively in a team, and the capacity to independently manage various aspects of deals. The candidate must also be currently licensed to practice law in New York or eligible to obtain licensure in the state.

Duties:

• Lead and manage the due diligence process for mergers and acquisitions transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transactional documents, including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements.
• Provide legal counsel and guidance to clients on complex corporate and M&A matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure transactions comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys to develop and execute legal strategies.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and support staff as needed.

Requirements:

• 5-9 years of legal experience with a focus on corporate transactional work.
• A minimum of 5 years of direct experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• A strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, and relevant regulations.
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills with a proven track record of successful deal execution.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be currently licensed to practice law in New York or eligible to obtain licensure in the state.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility for admission.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility for admission.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Drafting and negotiating transactional documents.
• Due diligence management.
• Contract and corporate law expertise.
• Project management.
• Teamwork and leadership.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.

This firm is a white shoe in DC, but does not hold quite the prestige in New York. Nonetheless, associate life here is very much the best of both worlds, as associates work in this modern space age office with no minimum billable hour requirements. Does that mean associates aren't working hard? Of course not. But the emphasis here is training, training, and trainingnot numbers crunching. With a fairly predictable but somewhat political partnership track, associates feel that they have a solid place in the organization.