Associate: Mergers & Acquisitions - Public Company

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate for its Mergers & Acquisitions practice in New York. The ideal candidate will possess strong academic credentials, legal expertise, and a commercial mindset, thriving in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple workstreams and communication channels.

Duties

• Draft M&A transaction documents for public and private clients.
• Prepare acquisition agreements and ancillary documentation.
• Interact with opposing teams in deals, including sellers, buyers, and advisors.
• Handle domestic transactions on both buy and sell sides.
• Coordinate internal and external resources for transactions.
• Support planning, execution, and completion of M&A transactions.
• Assist clients with corporate establishment and governance.
• Advise on start-ups, joint ventures, and corporate restructures.
• Lead due diligence processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public M&A.
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity.
• Outstanding communication and drafting skills.
• Strong time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive, resourceful, and takes initiative.
• Fluency in English.
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent.

Certifications

• Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

• Commercial and business awareness.
• Strong professional presence and client service focus.
• Team player with strong judgment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Vacation time and leave programs, including parental leave.
• Performance bonus eligibility for exempt roles.

A highly respected New York firm that has grown into an international juggernaut, this AmLaw firm boasts 44 offices spread across 30 countries. The firm is renowned for its strengths in the areas of global M&A, finance, antitrust, arbitration, financial restructuring, cross-border transactions, and insolvency. But despite the firm?s top-drawer status, there?s little stodginess here ? the firm was ranked first in diversity by American Lawyer in 2017 and 2018 and, by Law360, as the top law firm for people of color. While the firm?s attorneys are expected to work hard, it is sure to be top quality, complex work that will help you take your career to the next level.