Mid-level Corporate Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a Mid-level Corporate Associate Attorney for its Los Angeles, CA office. Here's a detailed job description:

Job Overview:

The Mid-level Corporate Associate Attorney will play a vital role in the firm's general corporate practice, focusing on private equity, capital markets, securities, and mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate will possess 5-7 years of relevant experience and demonstrate strong academic credentials, exceptional communication and drafting skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Duties:

• Drafting primary deal documents with precision and attention to detail.
• Leading complex diligence processes to ensure thorough analysis and risk assessment.
• Managing deals from inception to completion, including coordinating with internal specialist teams and overseeing junior associates.
• Cultivating and maintaining client relationships through regular communication and delivering high-quality work products.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar in good standing.
• 5-7 years of experience in general corporate practice, focusing on private equity, capital markets, securities, and/or mergers and acquisitions.
• Proven track record of managing complex transactions and leading diligence processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Prior experience in managing junior associates is preferred but not required.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar in good standing.

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting primary deal documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Prior experience in managing junior associates is preferred but not required.

Benefits Offered:

• Discretionary bonus
• Health insurance with optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Dental Insurance
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401K retirement plan
• Vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary programs: accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance
• Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

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