Mid/Senior Level Public M&A Associate Attorney

A law firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Mid/Senior Level Public M&A Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will have general M&A and transactional experience, with a focus on M&A transactions involving public companies and related securities laws. Outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Job Overview:

• Handling M&A transactions involving public companies
• Advising clients on securities laws and regulations
• Collaborating with team members on transactional matters

Duties:

• Conducting due diligence and drafting transactional documents for M&A deals
• Advising clients on legal and regulatory issues related to public company transactions
• Negotiating and structuring M&A transactions on behalf of clients
• Drafting and reviewing securities filings and disclosure documents
• Managing client relationships and communicating effectively with stakeholders
• Assisting with corporate governance matters as needed

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Bar in Washington, DC, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly
• 3-6 years of experience in M&A and transactional law, preferably with a focus on public company transactions
• Strong understanding of securities laws and regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding academic credentials and law firm experience

Certifications:

Admission to the Bar in Washington, DC, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating transactional documents
• Knowledge of securities laws and regulations relevant to public company transactions
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

One of the nation's leading law firms, it has a team of 650 attorneys that serves clients in the area of corporate, financial services, intellectual property, litigation, private equity, products liability, mass torts, real estate, REITs, and real estate capital markets. A hard-driving, entrepreneurial, and dynamic group, it seeks to hire individuals who possess the intellect, personality, imagination, and motivation to accept responsibility for the legal affairs of the firm's clients, and treat them as their own. The cornerstones of this firm are world-class training and professional development, its commitment to diversity, a robust pro bono initiative, and contacts. An Equal Opportunity Employer, its hiring policy has been, and will continue to be, nondiscriminatory.