Corporate Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate Associate specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions to join their team in Princeton, NJ. The ideal candidate will have three to six years of experience in corporate law, focusing on mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters.

Duties

• Lead due diligence teams and manage specialists.
• Draft and review transaction documents.
• Handle multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Three to six years of experience in corporate law.
• Proven experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong academic background.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents.

Benefits

• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.