Mid-Level Public M&A Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Public M&A Associate Attorney for their Boston office.

Job Overview:

The Mid-Level Public M&A Associate Attorney will focus on M&A transactions involving public companies, both on the sell-side and buy-side, and related securities laws. The ideal candidate should have general M&A and transactional experience, outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Relevant Bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) and a deal sheet are required.

Duties:

• Handle M&A transactions involving public companies
• Provide legal advice on related securities laws
• Draft and review transactional documents
• Conduct due diligence and analyze transactional risks
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
• Assist with case management and strategy

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in M&A and transactional law
• Relevant Bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly)
• Deal sheet required
• Outstanding academic credentials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education:

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

Certifications:

Admission to the State Bar in the relevant jurisdiction

Skills:

• Proficiency in M&A and transactional law
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Full benefits package

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.