Mergers & Acquisitions Resource Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Resource Attorney to join its Chicago office. This role is tailored for an attorney with at least 7 years of experience in corporate transactional law. The M&A Resource Attorney will work in a supportive capacity, enhancing the efficiency of the M&A practice by managing critical resources, databases, precedents, and educational content. The ideal candidate will have expertise in both public and private M&A transactions and a passion for legal innovation and knowledge management.

Duties

• Transaction Database Management

  • Input and update deal terms from completed transactions into a comprehensive transaction database.
  • Collaborate with the knowledge management team to audit, maintain, and improve the database’s content.

• Form and Precedent Drafting/Management

  • Draft and revise template documents, ensuring they reflect current legal standards and best practices.
  • Organize and curate the M&A group's forms, precedents, and resources to ensure easy access for attorneys.

• Legal Updates

  • Monitor and summarize developments in M&A-related laws and regulations.
  • Prepare timely updates and alerts for internal teams, ensuring legal changes are reflected in the firm's practice resources.

• Legal Education

  • Partner with the legal education team to brainstorm and develop content for training sessions on M&A topics.
  • Contribute to the development of educational resources for associates and other team members.

• Marketing & Business Development

  • Work closely with the marketing team to strategize and create content to promote the M&A practice.
  • Assist with business development initiatives, including preparing materials for pitches and presentations.

• Attorney Support

  • Provide daily assistance to attorneys by responding to requests for templates, precedents, and other practice resources.

• New Initiatives

  • Participate in knowledge management, resource development, and practice innovation projects.
  • Assist in the rollout of new initiatives aimed at improving the practice's efficiency and knowledge sharing.

• Other Duties

  • Perform additional tasks as required by the firm to support the M&A practice group.

Requirements

• Experience

  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in U.S.-based M&A corporate/transactional law.
  • In-depth understanding of public and private M&A, corporate governance, and board fiduciary duties.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with various stakeholders effectively.

• Skills

  • Strong drafting skills, with an attention to detail for preparing high-quality legal documents.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with experience in managing ongoing projects.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team and support the senior resource attorney.
  • Flexibility to adapt to evolving projects and take on new initiatives as they arise.

• Success Factors

  • High attention to detail for ensuring quality and accuracy in form document creation.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to adapt to new challenges and work with diverse teams within the firm.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Expertise in drafting M&A-related documents and precedents.
• In-depth knowledge of M&A transactions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in legal research and maintaining databases for practice management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create educational content.
• Familiarity with marketing and business development practices in a legal context.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care
  • Life insurance and AD&D
  • Long-term care coverage
  • Backup care for children and adults
  • Parental support benefits, including fertility assistance
  • Generous paid time off (4 weeks vacation, 2 weeks sick leave)
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage
  • Parental leave benefits