Mergers & Acquisitions Resource Attorney

A law firm seeks a Mergers & Acquisitions Resource Attorney to support the efficiency and expertise of its M&A practice. This role focuses on enhancing the performance of the legal team by managing and maintaining resources, creating educational content, and staying ahead of legal developments. As a resource attorney, you will not work directly with clients but instead support the firm’s attorneys in executing M&A transactions, legal updates, and training initiatives.

Duties

• Transaction Database Management:

  • Input deal terms from signed M&A transactions into the firm’s transaction database.
  • Collaborate with the knowledge management team to audit and maintain this resource.

• Form and Precedent Management:

  • Draft and revise template documents, managing and organizing the firm’s M&A precedents, forms, and other legal materials.

• Legal Updates:

  • Monitor legal and regulatory changes relevant to M&A practice.
  • Prepare summaries and alerts, and ensure new legal requirements are integrated into practice resources.

• Legal Education:

  • Partner with the legal education team to develop and brainstorm content for associate training and firm-wide educational efforts related to M&A.

• Marketing and Business Development:

  • Work closely with the M&A marketing team to assist in promoting the firm's M&A practice.
  • Support the creation of content for pitches, blog posts, articles, presentations, and other marketing materials.

• Individual Attorney Requests:

  • Assist attorneys with day-to-day requests for precedents, templates, and resources.

• New Initiatives:

  • Participate in knowledge management and practice innovation projects as needed.

• Other Duties:

  • Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• A licensed attorney with at least 7 years of experience in M&A, corporate law, or transactional practice.
• Familiarity with both public and private M&A transactions, corporate governance, and board fiduciary duties.
• Strong drafting and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team, especially with senior attorneys and staff.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Attention to Detail: Ability to create precise documents and ensure quality control in all aspects of the work.
• Organizational Skills: Capacity to manage multiple, ongoing projects and coordinate various inputs.
• Flexibility: Willingness to adapt and support new initiatives as they arise.
• Team Player: Ability to work in a collaborative environment, supporting other attorneys and the broader legal team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Health savings account (HSA) options and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care.
• Life insurance, long-term care coverage, and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Paid time off, including 4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) coverage.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Backup care for children and adults, along with other parental support services.

This position offers a great opportunity to advance your career while working in a highly supportive and dynamic team environment.

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.