Mid-Level Corporate M&A Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City, NY is seeking a Mid-Level Corporate M&A Associate Attorney with 3-4 years of experience at a leading corporate firm. The ideal candidate must be an active member of the Bar in the jurisdiction they will be working, with superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Experience with or affinity for technology and/or life sciences companies is considered advantageous.

Duties:

• Conducting due diligence reviews and analyzing corporate documents for M&A transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating transactional agreements including merger agreements, stock purchase agreements, and ancillary documents.
• Providing counsel on corporate governance matters and regulatory compliance.
• Assisting with financing transactions related to M&A deals, including debt and equity financing.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams such as tax, regulatory, and employment attorneys.
• Managing transaction closings and post-closing activities.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar membership in New York or eligibility to sit for the next New York Bar exam.
• 3-4 years of experience specifically in mergers and acquisitions at a prominent corporate law firm.
• Strong understanding of corporate law principles and M&A transactional processes.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with technology and/or life sciences sectors.
• Familiarity with securities laws and regulations.
• Strong business acumen and client management skills.

Benefits Offered: The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package including Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and wellbeing programs aimed at promoting professional development and work-life balance.

This law firm was founded over 40 years ago to provide legal services for technology, clean tech sectors, and life sciences companies that are making world-changing innovations. They specialize in offering fast service to keep up with the rapid changes in the technology industry. Their areas of practice include intellectual property, litigation, corporate, and electronic information management. This firm has offices in California, Washington, New York, and Shanghai.