M&A Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions Associate to join their team. The role involves working on complex transactions with cutting-edge companies in the technology and life sciences sectors. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in M&A, particularly in public and private company mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions. The associate will be responsible for drafting agreements, managing due diligence, and coordinating with clients and subject matter experts.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Serve as an integral associate on M&A transactions
• Draft definitive transaction agreements
• Assist in managing all aspects of strategic transactions, including:
  • Due diligence
  • Disclosure letters
  • Coordination with subject matter experts
• Support client relationships by providing strategic legal guidance
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to ensure the successful completion of transactions

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions or strategic transactions
• Prior experience drafting transaction agreements and managing M&A deals
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active membership in the Bar of the state where the candidate will be based (New York, California, or Washington) or eligibility for admission

Skills:

• Superior academic credentials
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong ability to manage time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment
• Expertise in handling public and private M&A transactions

Benefits:

• Discretionary merit bonuses
• Monthly wellness reimbursements
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support, including virtual counseling
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children up to age 26
• Family-building benefits, including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
• Paid parental leave
• Parenting support concierge and telemedicine services
• Resource group for parents and caregivers
• Career coaching for working parents
• In-home and center-based backup childcare
• Tutoring and college coaching for older children
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary long-term care insurance
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
• Voluntary ID theft protection
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Medicare consulting services
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.