Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney for its office in Wilmington, DE. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse corporate and alternative entity transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, corporate restructurings, strategic partnerships, and cross-border transactions. The role also involves handling private equity investments, general contract reviews, corporate governance matters, and providing legal opinions.

Duties

• Work on a variety of corporate and alternative entity transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructurings.
• Engage in strategic partnership arrangements and complex financing transactions.
• Conduct research and analyze transactional matters.
• Review and draft general contracts and corporate governance documents.
• Provide well-founded legal opinions for clients.
• Collaborate effectively with business teams, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of corporate law experience with a significant focus on mergers and acquisitions.
• Proven experience within the business or corporate group of a large law firm.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact seamlessly with clients and internal teams.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the Delaware Bar or eligibility to become admitted.

Skills

• Exceptional legal research and analytical abilities.
• Advanced organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Strong team collaboration and client communication skills.
• Effective project management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance, including coverage for infertility treatments, gender-affirming care, behavioral health services, and virtual healthcare access.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Basic and optional life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible paid time off policy.
• Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave, with additional short-term disability coverage for birth parents.
• Paid holidays and adoption assistance programs.
• Pre-tax reimbursement accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation expenses.
• Access to backup child and elder care services.
• Educational support, including college advising and virtual tutoring.
• Wellness and wellbeing programs.
• Transportation assistance program (available in certain offices).
• Travel assistance services.
• 24/7 employee assistance program with access to confidential counseling sessions.

Diversity and Inclusion
The firm fosters a welcoming and inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and values the contribution of each individual, enhancing both teamwork and client relationships.

Equal Opportunity
The firm ensures equal employment opportunities for all, without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category. Participation in E-Verify supports employment eligibility verification.

This law firm provides legal services to clients globally in a variety of practice areas. Its core practice areas include the technology industry, healthcare law, food, beverage, and agribusiness, energy and natural resources, development and infrastructure, and banking. The firm has been ranked in the Top 30 law firms national and international pro bono law firms by American Lawyer. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has offices in major locations across the United States and the world.