Mergers & Acquisitions Resource Attorney

A law firm seeks a skilled and experienced Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Resource Attorney with at least 7 years of expertise in corporate transactional law. This role, based in the Downtown Los Angeles area, involves supporting the M&A practice group by managing resources, coordinating legal education, and maintaining key precedents and templates. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of public and private M&A transactions, corporate governance, and market trends. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. This position provides an exciting opportunity to influence the development and efficiency of the firm’s M&A practice.

Duties

• Transaction Database Management

  • Input deal terms from finalized transactions into a centralized Transaction Database.
  • Collaborate with the knowledge management team to ensure the accuracy and up-to-date status of the database.

• Form and Precedent Drafting/Management

  • Prepare and revise drafts of M&A transaction templates and legal documents.
  • Curate, organize and maintain the M&A group's templates, forms, and other relevant resources.

• Legal Updates

  • Monitor and analyze legal and regulatory developments within the M&A field.
  • Draft summaries and alerts to communicate important changes and ensure firm resources reflect new legal requirements.

• Legal Education

  • Work with the legal education team to develop content for associate training and firmwide M&A education initiatives.

• Marketing/Business Development

  • Collaborate with the marketing team to strategize on M&A promotional efforts, including blog content and pitch materials.
  • Assist in creating materials for client presentations, pitch decks, and other business development resources.

• Assisting with Attorney Requests

  • Field day-to-day requests from attorneys for legal precedents, templates, and resources.

• Support for New Initiatives

  • Participate in knowledge management, resource innovation, and other strategic projects as needed.

• Other Duties

  • Assist with other tasks as assigned to support the M&A practice group.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in M&A corporate/transactional law, with a focus on both public and private transactions.
• Experience in corporate governance, board fiduciary duties, and understanding of market trends in the M&A space.
• Strong drafting and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented, with a high level of accuracy and focus on quality control.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team, especially with senior resource attorneys and other practice group members.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives within a dynamic legal environment.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the Bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of M&A transactions, both public and private, including drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, particularly in drafting legal documents and testing document generation processes.
• Ability to monitor and synthesize legal and regulatory changes and integrate those developments into practice.
• Experience with knowledge management systems and maintaining databases for large-scale transactions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and support internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with health savings account options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (health and dependent care)
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Long-term care insurance
• Backup care for children and adults
• Parental support benefits, including fertility assistance
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability (LTD), and short-term medical benefits
• Accrual of 4 weeks of vacation annually
• 2 weeks of sick leave annually
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous parental leave policy