Mergers and Acquisitions Resource Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Mergers and Acquisitions Resource Attorney with 7+ years of experience in a US M&A corporate/transactional practice. The ideal candidate will be responsible for various duties related to deal input, document preparation, knowledge management, legal education, and marketing support within the M&A practice group. The Mergers and Acquisitions Resource Attorney will play a crucial role in supporting the firm's M&A practice group by assisting with deal input, document preparation, knowledge management, legal education, and marketing efforts. This role requires strong expertise in M&A transactions, excellent drafting and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Duties:

• Input deal terms from signed firm deals into the Transaction Database and coordinate with the knowledge management team to maintain the database
• Prepare drafts or revise existing precedent template documents for the M&A group
• Curate and organize the M&A group's forms, precedents, and other know-how
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relative to M&A practice and prepare summaries and alerts
• Coordinate with the legal education team to brainstorm content for associate trainings and firmwide training efforts related to M&A
• Collaborate with the M&A marketing team to strategize on M&A promotion, assist with content creation for pitches and teach-ins
• Assist attorneys with day-to-day requests for precedents, templates, and other resources
• Be involved in resource, knowledge management, and practice innovation projects

Requirements:

• Licensed attorney
• 7+ years of experience in a US M&A corporate/transactional practice
• Basic understanding of public and private M&A, corporate governance, board fiduciary duties, and market trends

Skills:

• Strong drafting and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple ongoing projects and coordinate with attorneys and stakeholders
• Transferable skill from associate experience with M&A transactions, both public and private

Benefits offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
• Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term care coverage
• Backup care for children and/or adults
• Accruing vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays