Mid-level Corporate and Business Transactions Associate

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a highly qualified midlevel associate to join its Corporate & Business Transactions practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 4-5 years of experience in M&A/Private Equity transactions, particularly in drafting and negotiating transaction agreements. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, drafting, and analytical skills, and will work on high-profile corporate matters alongside experienced attorneys.

Location:  Pittsburgh, PA 

Duties:

• Manage M&A and Private Equity transactions, including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing transaction agreements.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, compliance, and other general corporate matters.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on business transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Conduct legal research and prepare documents related to corporate deals.
• Participate in structuring corporate transactions and advising clients throughout the process.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, ensuring effective communication and high-quality service.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth execution of transactions.

Requirements:

• 4 to 5 years of experience in M&A/Private Equity transactions.
• Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction agreements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Active bar membership in the state where the office is located.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in the state where the office is located.

Skills:

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, particularly in M&A and Private Equity transactions.
• Exceptional analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and build strong client relationships.
• Capable of managing complex transactions and providing strategic legal guidance.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• 401(k) plan with firm contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Professional development and continuing legal education support.
• Flexible work arrangements, dependent on position.

This large law firm opened with a labor and leveraged-leasing practice and quickly built a substantial corporate and litigation practice. Today, the firm focuses its practice on business and finance, investment management, litigation, labor and employmen, real estate and environmental issues. Attorneys at the firm enjoy a faily casual, though conservative, environment where partners tend to be collegial and offer excellent formal and informal training programs. In addition to recieving fair market salaries, associates at the firm have the opportunity to participate in award winning pro bono work.