Mid-level Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney

A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Mid-level Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of experience in M&A. The ideal candidate should be adept at handling significant individual responsibilities, especially in public company M&A transactions. They should possess specific experience in public and private company transactions, focusing on public company M&A. Superior academic credentials and excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential for this role.

Duties:

• Manage substantial individual responsibilities within M&A transactions.
• Lead or assist in public and private company M&A deals.
• Draft and review complex corporate documentation.
• Ensure compliance with SEC regulations and stock exchange rules.
• Provide legal guidance on M&A matters.
• Conduct thorough due diligence investigations.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in M&A transactions.
• Proficiency in handling public company M&A transactions.
• Strong general corporate transactional background.
• Familiarity with market terms and SEC regulations.
• Superior academic credentials.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar or eligibility for reciprocity.

Skills:

• Excellent drafting and reviewing skills for sophisticated corporate documentation.
• Thorough understanding of SEC regulations and stock exchange rules.
• Exceptional written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Collaborative team player with the capacity to work independently when necessary.

The mid-sized San Francisco office of this multi-national firm (one of the most respected firms in the country) splits its business group into four basic practice areas: corporate, labor and employment, litigation and intellectual property/technology. Despite the firm's structure, associates frequently specialize in a number of distinctive areas such as white-collar criminal defense, international litigation and arbitration, health care, financing and complex security offerings for emerging growth companies. Associates receive some of the best training and mentoring available on the West Coast, in a collegial setting with a business casual dress code complementing the informal working style. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work and treats pro bono hours as billable. Salaries and bonus are market.