Mid-level Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney

A law firm in Newport Beach, CA, is seeking a Mid-level Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of M&A experience. The ideal candidate should be capable of handling significant individual responsibilities, particularly in public company M&A transactions. They should have specific experience in public and private company transactions, with a strong emphasis 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 California office staffs fifty-five practiced attorneys. The law practice serves as the headquarters for the firm's life sciences and medical technology practice. Some of their practice areas consist of business trial-litigation, class actions; mass torts-insurance litigation, and corporate law. The California office has a global presence as well. The law practice and attorneys were recognized in well-known industry publications for their legal expertise.