Mergers & Acquisitions Associate, Senior Attorney or Of Counsel

Job Overview:

A prominent law firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mergers & Acquisitions Associate, Senior Attorney, or Of Counsel for its Delaware office. This position offers an opportunity to work on a diverse range of corporate and alternative entity transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, corporate restructurings, strategic partnerships, financing and complex lending transactions, cross-border transactions, private equity investments, and more. The role requires the ability to work closely with clients and teams to provide insightful legal counsel and deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Location:

• Wilmington, DE

Duties:

• Handle a wide variety of corporate and alternative entity transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate restructurings.
• Advise clients on strategic partnerships, financing and lending transactions, cross-border transactions, and private equity investments.
• Provide general corporate and alternative entity support, including contract review, corporate governance matters, and legal opinions.
• Conduct research and analysis of transactional situations to provide strategic legal guidance.
• Manage projects effectively, ensuring deadlines are met and work is delivered with high accuracy.
• Collaborate with business staff, owners, executives, opposing counsel, and internal teams to ensure smooth communication and efficient case handling.

Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of experience in corporate law, with significant experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Prior experience in a large law firm, particularly in a business or corporate group.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects under deadline pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business leaders, clients, and colleagues at all levels.
• Strong writing skills, particularly in legal and business contexts.
• Delaware bar admission or the ability to obtain admission in Delaware.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Delaware bar or ability to obtain Delaware bar admission.

Skills:

• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and private equity investments.
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in handling complex, multi-faceted legal matters in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to navigate high-pressure situations and tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical insurance (including coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, and behavioral health).
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible time off and up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave (with additional paid short-term disability for those who give birth).
• Adoption assistance and healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts.
• Back-up child and elder care program, education and college advising, virtual tutoring, and wellbeing programs.
• Paid holidays, discretionary bonus, and relocation expenses (where applicable).
• Mass transit and travel assistance programs.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counseling services.

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.