Mid-Level Technology Public Mergers And Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Boston, MA, is seeking a Mid-Level Technology Public Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney with 3-4 years of experience. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in transactional work, particularly in mergers and acquisitions involving public companies, and a deep understanding of securities laws related to disclosure and compliance issues for public companies.

Job Details:

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and support in mergers and acquisitions transactions involving public technology companies.
• Advise clients on securities laws, including disclosure requirements, compliance issues, and regulatory matters pertaining to public companies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents, including merger agreements, asset purchase agreements, and related contracts.
• Conduct due diligence, risk assessment, and legal research in support of M&A transactions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure that transactions are conducted in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of legal opinions and memoranda on various M&A and securities law matters.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3-4 years of legal experience, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, preferably in a law firm setting.
• Outstanding academic credentials and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar admission in Massachusetts or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.
• Strong knowledge of securities laws and regulations, with a proven track record in dealing with disclosure and compliance issues for public companies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with acute attention to detail.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active Bar admission in Massachusetts or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Skills:

• Mergers and acquisitions experience involving public technology companies.
• Expertise in securities laws, disclosure, and compliance issues.
• Legal research and due diligence skills.
• Drafting, negotiation, and document review abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Teamwork and multitasking capabilities.

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.