Corporate / M&A Associate Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a skilled and experienced Corporate / M&A Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in preparing primary transaction documents in sophisticated transactions representing both buyers and sellers, as well as experience in equity financing transactions. Experience in fund formation is a plus. The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including a 401(k) retirement plan, contributions to health and dental plans, a subsidized gym membership, and disability coverage. The position requires working 1,750 hours annually.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare primary transaction documents for sophisticated transactions representing both buyers and sellers.
• Handle equity financing transactions, providing legal advice and representation to clients.
• Assist in the formation of funds, if applicable.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis on corporate and M&A issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents related to corporate transactions.
• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement effective transaction strategies.
• Maintain and enhance client relationships through exceptional service and strategic legal counsel.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and partners on complex corporate and M&A matters.
• Stay current with corporate law, M&A regulations, and industry trends.
• Participate in business development activities to expand the firm's client base and practice.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar in good standing.
• 4-6 years of experience in corporate law and M&A transactions.
• Proven experience in preparing primary transaction documents for sophisticated transactions.
• Strong understanding of equity financing transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to maintaining a high standard of client service.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in fund formation.
• Established network within the corporate law and M&A industry.

Although this Los Angeles-based firm boasts a fairly solid full-service practice, its high-profile entertainment department has brought the firm celebrity status and established it as one of the nations premier entertainment law firms. The firm has an entrepreneurial and aggressive feel to it, yet candidates often remark how wonderfully balanced its attorneys lives appear to be. While associates work hard, people are friendly and seem to genuinely enjoy spending time together outside of work. The pay is decent though slightly lower than the top firms (reputedly a trade-off for lower billable hour requirements); nevertheless, the firm consistently manages to attract some of the best talent in the United States.