Mergers and Acquisitions Resource Attorney

A law firm based in Chicago is seeking a Mergers and Acquisitions Resource Attorney with 7+ years of experience in a US M&A corporate/transactional practice. The ideal candidate will be responsible for various duties related to knowledge management, legal education, marketing, and resource projects within the M&A practice group. The Mergers and Acquisitions Resource Attorney will play a critical role in supporting the firm's M&A practice by assisting with deal data input, document drafting, knowledge management, legal education, marketing, and resource projects. This role requires strong expertise in M&A transactions, excellent drafting and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Duties:

• Input deal terms from signed firm deals into the Transaction Database and coordinate with the knowledge management team to audit and maintain the database
• Prepare drafts or revise existing precedent template documents
• Curate and organize the M&A group's forms, precedents, and other know-how
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relative to M&A practice and prepare summaries and alerts regarding the same
• Coordinate with the legal education team to brainstorm content for associate trainings and other firmwide training efforts relative to M&A
• Work closely with the M&A marketing team to strategize on M&A promotion and assist with content creation for pitches and teach-ins
• Assist attorneys with day-to-day requests for precedents, templates, and other resources
• Be involved in resource, knowledge management, and practice innovation projects

Requirements:

• Licensed attorney
• 7+ years of experience in a US M&A corporate/transactional practice
• Basic understanding of public and private M&A, corporate governance, board fiduciary duties, and market trends

Education and Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Strong drafting and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple, ongoing projects and coordinate with attorneys and stakeholders
• Expertise in M&A transactions, both public and private
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis

Benefits offered:

• ·         Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• ·         Health savings account (with the applicable medical plan)
• ·         Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
• ·         Pre-tax commuter benefits
• ·         Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term care coverage
• ·         Backup care for children and/or adults
• ·         Accrued vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays