Senior M&A Lateral Associate Attorney or Counsel

Job Overview
A prestigious law firm is seeking a Senior M&A Lateral Associate or Counsel with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and general corporate transactional matters. This role offers the opportunity to join a top-tier team working on high-profile M&A transactions across various industries, including entertainment, technology, fashion, retail, and more. The position includes accelerated advancement opportunities for qualified candidates, with a highly competitive compensation package and additional benefits.

Location

• Los Angeles, California

Duties

• Serve as a senior, core deal team member on M&A transactions and joint ventures.
• Work on a variety of high-profile corporate transactional matters.
• Engage with industries such as entertainment, technology, fashion, gaming, retail, fintech, and life sciences.
• Collaborate with partners, mentors, and clients, with regular contact on exciting deals.
• Participate in cross-border transactions and major corporate deals, including IPOs and joint ventures.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in M&A transactions, joint ventures, and corporate matters.
• Proven experience working on significant M&A deals.
• Ability to manage complex, high-profile transactions independently or as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to client service and excellent communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in California or the ability to become licensed in California.

Certifications

• Must be in good standing with the State Bar of California or other state bars with eligibility to waive into California.

Skills

• Deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to handle multiple high-profile transactions simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Attractive bonus structure.
• Individually tailored mentorship and training programs.
• Opportunities for business development.
• Technology and fitness allowances.
• Participation in attorney perks and events, including access to exclusive firm resources.
• Multi-office collaboration opportunities and extensive pro bono program.
• Robust focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, with business development hours counting towards chargeable time.

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