Corporate Mergers And Acquisitions Associate Attorney

A law firm is currently seeking a Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience in corporate law. The ideal candidate should possess specific expertise in mergers and acquisitions and other general corporate and commercial matters. Here are the details of the job:

Job Overview:

The Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney will handle strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures. The role also involves general corporate and corporate governance responsibilities. The candidate must have experience leading due diligence teams, managing specialists, and drafting transaction documents. Superior writing skills, excellent academics, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision are essential.

Duties:

• Handle strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures.
• Provide legal advice on general corporate and commercial matters.
• Lead due diligence teams and manage specialists involved in the process.
• Draft transaction documents and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in corporate law.
• Specific expertise in mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience in general corporate and commercial matters.
• Proven experience leading due diligence teams.
• Strong drafting skills for transaction documents.
• Excellent academic record.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in NJ.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Team leadership and management skills.

Job Location:

Florham Park, NJ

Benefits:

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.
• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.