Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney with 2 to 4 years of experience to join the Mergers and Acquisitions team in a full-time, partnership-track associate position in Richmond, VA. Candidates should have experience in private merger and acquisition transactions, including private equity, with additional experience in public mergers, securities law, and corporate governance being advantageous.

Duties

• Handle private merger and acquisition transactions.
• Engage in private equity transactions.
• Contribute to public mergers and acquisition matters.
• Assist with securities law and corporate governance issues.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong academic record.
• Exceptional analytical and writing skills.
• Virginia or DC bar membership required within one year of hiring.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar membership in Virginia or DC.

Skills

• Proficiency in handling private merger and acquisition transactions.
• Strong analytical and writing capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Benefits

• EEO/drug-free workplace.
• E-Verify participant.
• Veteran/Disability inclusive.

This firm's clientele ranges from government agencies to multinational corporations and individuals, with offices throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Due to its multinational presence, the firm celebrates diversity as its workforce represents ethnicities the world over, with strong support for women evident in all the firm's branches. The firm's areas of practice include banking & finance, energy, privacy & cybersecurity, and immigration, to mention a few. A large part of the firm's resources, human and financial, are devoted to charitable work. The firm is also committed to transparency and cost-efficiency. Consequently, its legal matters and project management policies are focused on affordable pricing.