Mid/Senior-Level Public Mergers And Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Job Title: Mid/Senior-Level Public Mergers And Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a skilled and experienced Mid/Senior-Level Public Mergers And Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions involving public companies, focusing on both sell-side and buy-side transactions. This role demands exceptional academic credentials, significant law firm experience, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on M&A transactions involving public companies, including sell and buy-side transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transactional documents.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments about M&A activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant securities laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with other legal professionals and support staff to deliver comprehensive legal services.
• Provide legal counsel and strategic advice to clients throughout the M&A process.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Stay updated on legal developments and industry trends related to M&A and securities law.
• Participate in business development efforts, including networking and contributing to firm marketing initiatives.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and transactional law.
• Demonstrated expertise in handling M&A transactions involving public companies.
• Strong understanding of securities laws and regulations related to M&A.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Comparable law firm experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Relevant MA Bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly).

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Job Location:

• Boston, MA

One of the nation's leading law firms, it has a team of 650 attorneys that serves clients in the area of corporate, financial services, intellectual property, litigation, private equity, products liability, mass torts, real estate, REITs, and real estate capital markets. A hard-driving, entrepreneurial, and dynamic group, it seeks to hire individuals who possess the intellect, personality, imagination, and motivation to accept responsibility for the legal affairs of the firm's clients, and treat them as their own. The cornerstones of this firm are world-class training and professional development, its commitment to diversity, a robust pro bono initiative, and contacts. An Equal Opportunity Employer, its hiring policy has been, and will continue to be, nondiscriminatory.