Mid-level General M&A Associate Attorney

A law firm in Portland is seeking a Mid-level General M&A Associate Attorney with 3+ years of law firm experience in mergers and acquisitions and other significant business transactions. The ideal candidate must have excellent academic credentials, transactional skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. They should possess a strong client-service ethic, outstanding interpersonal skills, and be able to work effectively as part of a team. Additionally, the candidate must have an active, in good standing, state bar license, excellent writing and drafting skills, a high level of attention to detail, a track record of responsiveness, and strong client relationship skills.

Duties:

• Assist in mergers and acquisitions and other significant business transactions.
• Conduct due diligence reviews.
• Draft and negotiate transactional documents, including purchase agreements, merger agreements, and disclosure schedules.
• Provide legal advice and support to clients on transactional matters.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients to achieve successful outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Perform legal research and analysis on complex legal issues.
• Provide support and guidance to junior associates and legal staff.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of law firm experience in mergers and acquisitions and other significant business transactions.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Active, in good standing, state bar license.
• Strong transactional skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong client-service ethic.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing and drafting skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Track record of responsiveness.
• Strong client relationship skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Education:

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

Certifications:

Active, in good standing, State Bar license.

Skills:

• Excellent transactional skills.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating transactional documents.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Strong client relationship management skills.

Benefits offered:

• Bonus.
• Health insurance with optional HSA.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k).
• Vacation.
• Sick time.
• 10 paid holidays each year.
• Employee assistance program.

This Amlaw firm stands out among its peers as having a commitment to innovation, work-life balance, and friendly firm culture. The firm aims to be agile in the changing legal landscape, and rewards the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of its lawyers. The firm is also serious about its commitment to diversity and pro bono initiatives, and provides ample opportunity for its associates to gain meaningful experience early on in their careers.