M&A Associate Attorney

A law firm in Missoula is seeking a highly motivated M&A Associate Attorney with 3 years of experience within a law firm setting. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to manage complex transactions. This role involves advising clients on all aspects of M&A transactions, including private equity deals while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The candidate must have a proactive approach, strong interpersonal skills, and be capable of delivering top-quality legal services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on a wide range of M&A transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and private equity deals.
• Draft, negotiate, and review complex transaction agreements, including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and related documentation.
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence investigations, identify key risks, and provide actionable recommendations to clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams across various practice areas (tax, finance, regulatory) to ensure seamless deal execution.
• Assist private equity clients with portfolio company acquisitions, recapitalizations, and exits.
• Guide clients on deal structuring, transaction strategies, and post-closing integration issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the transaction process.
• Stay informed of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices impacting M&A and private equity transactions.
• Support business development initiatives by participating in client pitches thought leadership activities, and networking events.
• Mentor and guide junior associates and legal staff.

Requirements:

• 3 years of law firm experience focused on mergers and acquisitions.
• Proven ability to manage complex M&A transactions from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, securities law, and deal structuring.
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail and precision in legal documentation.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic approach to legal issues.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority matters simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong client relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain lasting client partnerships.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar (or eligibility for admission).

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar is required.

Skills:

• Highly motivated with a proactive and solution-oriented approach to client needs.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent client service skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality legal advice.
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with the latest developments in M&A law.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive elective health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Robust mental well-being benefits and support programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Health savings account (with applicable medical plans) and flexible spending accounts.
• Long-term care insurance options.
• 401K retirement program with firm contributions.

This full-service law firm provides legal solutions to complex legal issues. Its clients span from governments and large and small businesses to individuals. Its key practice areas include civil litigation, insurance law, commercial and banking law, creditor bankruptcy, real estate, elder law, and civil litigation. Its attorneys have been recognized by several national publications including Super Lawyers. Its office is located in Missoula, Montana.