Mergers & Acquisitions Resource Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Resource Attorney to join its San Diego office. The ideal candidate will bring at least seven years of experience in corporate M&A, including both public and private transactions. This role is designed for an attorney with strong organizational skills who can support the firm's M&A practice by managing resources, curating precedents, maintaining transaction databases, and providing legal updates. The M&A Resource Attorney will also assist with business development and legal education efforts while supporting ongoing initiatives to improve knowledge management within the firm.

Duties

• Transaction Database Management

  • Manage and input deal terms from finalized transactions into the firm’s M&A transaction database.
  • Collaborate with the knowledge management team to ensure the database remains accurate and up-to-date.

• Form and Precedent Drafting

  • Draft new templates or revise existing precedents related to M&A transactions.
  • Organize and maintain the firm's M&A forms and related resources for easy access.

• Legal Updates

  • Monitor and analyze legal and regulatory developments impacting M&A practices.
  • Prepare and distribute summaries, alerts, and updates on legal changes.

• Legal Education and Training

  • Coordinate with the firm's education team to develop content for training sessions aimed at associates and staff.
  • Contribute to the creation of educational materials for firmwide M&A training efforts.

• Marketing and Business Development

  • Work closely with the firm’s M&A marketing team to develop content for business development, including articles, blogs, presentations, and pitches.
  • Assist in creating marketing materials for the firm’s promotional efforts related to M&A services.

• Assisting Attorneys

  • Field day-to-day requests from attorneys for precedents, templates, and other resources.
  • Provide support on ongoing projects and ensure resources are readily available for use by the legal team.

• New Initiatives

  • Contribute to new resource management, knowledge management, and practice innovation projects as needed.

• Additional Duties

  • Perform other related tasks as required by the firm or team.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in a corporate/transactional M&A practice in the United States.
• Strong understanding of both public and private M&A transactions, corporate governance, board fiduciary duties, and market trends.
• Excellent drafting and organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and collaborate effectively with attorneys and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to support new initiatives and evolving resource needs.
• Previous experience in a team-oriented environment, with the ability to work collaboratively with senior and junior team members.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in a state bar, with eligibility to practice law in California.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting documents and providing legal updates.
• Flexibility to support various projects and initiatives as they arise.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across practice areas and departments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions, and flexible spending accounts (FSA) for dependent care and healthcare.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and adults, along with parental support benefits.
• Paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) coverage.
• Paid vacation at the rate of 4 weeks per year, 2 weeks of sick leave, and 10 paid holidays.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

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.