Corporate Mergers And Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Princeton, NJ, is seeking a talented and experienced Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of expertise in corporate law. The ideal candidate will be crucial in handling strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures. This role requires a deep understanding of general corporate and commercial matters, as well as corporate governance.

Duties:

• Lead due diligence teams to ensure comprehensive analysis and assessment of potential transactions.
• Manage specialists and collaborate with various departments to facilitate the smooth execution of strategic transactions.
• Draft transaction documents, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to legal standards.
• Provide legal guidance on general corporate matters, offering insights into corporate governance practices.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in corporate law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions.
• Proven expertise in strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures.
• Experience in leading due diligence teams and managing specialists.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft precise and comprehensive transaction documents.
• Superior academic background and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of corporate law and regulations.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.

Job Location: Princeton, NJ

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including productivity and discretionary bonuses, life, health, accident, and disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of our clients in the corporate legal landscape.

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.