Corporate M&A Partner

A law firm seeks a highly skilled and experienced Corporate M&A Partner to join its growing team. This remote position is ideal for an attorney with a strong background in handling mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, who has honed their expertise in a top-tier legal environment. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with significant experience managing high-value corporate transactions and advising on governance matters, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex deals from start to finish.

Duties:

• Lead M&A transactions from inception through closing, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction.
• Manage and coordinate due diligence teams to assess transaction risks and opportunities.
• Guide on corporate governance matters, including entity formation, joint ventures, and licensing.
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents, such as stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, and merger agreements.
• Advise on complex issues related to credit agreements, redemption agreements, intellectual property licenses, and secondment agreements.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, supporting business development efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and effective execution of corporate transactions.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in M&A and general corporate law.
• Proven ability to lead complex corporate transactions and manage high-level deals.
• A portable client base generating at least $250,000 in annual revenue, or a demonstrated business development plan with clear growth potential.
• Expertise in corporate governance and extensive experience drafting and negotiating key M&A documents.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams and client relationships effectively.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in at least one state (preferably in Washington, DC).

Skills:

• Deep understanding of M&A law and corporate governance.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead transactions and manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong client relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.

What We Offer:

• 100% remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• A transparent compensation model where partners retain 80-90% of client revenue.
• No minimum billable hour quotas.
• A collaborative, merit-based culture that fosters professional growth.
• Opportunities for career advancement and recognition in a nationally acclaimed firm.

This renowned legal firm is based in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, New York and Washington, D.C. The firm's areas of specialization are bankruptcy and Chapter 11 restructuring, employment and labor, corporate and business services, government, franchise and distribution, entrepreneurial and start-up services, insurance and risk management, intellectual property, interactive environment, real estate, tax, litigation and dispute resolution, securities, technology and regulatory law and compliance. The firm believes that the clients are better served through a strong collaboration of talented lawyers working in tandem.