Mergers & Acquisitions Resource Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Resource Attorney to support the firm's M&A practice by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of its legal teams. The ideal candidate will help streamline the M&A process through database management, form drafting, legal updates, and more. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with attorneys, manage legal resources, and contribute to business development and educational efforts. This position is based in Seattle, WA.

Duties:

• Transaction Database Management:
  • Manage and input deal terms from signed transactions into the firm's Transaction Database.
  • Coordinate with the knowledge management team to audit and maintain the database for accuracy and relevance.
• Form and Precedent Drafting/Management:
  • Draft and revise template documents and other legal precedents.
  • Curate and organize the M&A group’s forms, precedents, and practice resources.
• Legal Updates:
  • Monitor and stay updated on legal and regulatory changes affecting M&A.
  • Prepare summaries and alerts on relevant legal developments and integrate new legal requirements into practice resources.
• Legal Education:
  • Collaborate with the legal education team to develop content for associate training and firmwide educational initiatives related to M&A.
• Marketing/Business Development:
  • Partner with the M&A marketing team to strategize and create content for promotional materials, including blogs, presentations, articles, and books.
• Assisting with Attorney Requests:
  • Provide daily support by responding to attorney requests for precedents, templates, and other resources.
• New Initiatives:
  • Contribute to resource, knowledge management, and practice innovation projects as they arise.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the firm’s leadership.

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of experience in U.S. M&A corporate or transactional practice.
• Experience with both public and private M&A, corporate governance, and market trends.
• Proven ability to handle complex legal documents and transactions with strong organizational skills.
• Prior experience in providing legal resources, managing knowledge databases, or similar roles is highly desirable.

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active and current license to practice law in the U.S.

Skills:

• Attention to Detail:
  • Strong focus on ensuring accuracy and quality, particularly when reviewing documents and databases.
• Organizational Skills:
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while coordinating with different stakeholders.
• Flexibility:
  • Willingness to adapt to evolving resource needs and new initiatives.
• Teamwork:
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other resource attorneys and the broader M&A team.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA options.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance, long-term disability, and long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and/or adults.
• Generous paid time off, including four weeks of vacation, two weeks of sick leave, and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and short-term medical benefits are fully covered by the firm.
• A robust benefits orientation to help new employees fully understand available resources.

This position offers a chance to play a key role in supporting high-caliber M&A transactions while contributing to the firm's culture of efficiency, innovation, and excellence.

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.