Mergers & Acquisitions Resource Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Resource Attorney to support its transactional legal team. This role is focused on enhancing the efficiency of the firm’s M&A practice by managing key resources, creating legal documents, and staying informed on relevant regulatory changes. The successful candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in M&A law, exceptional organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset, contributing to both client service and internal knowledge management.

Duties:

• Transaction Database Management:
  • Input deal terms into an updated Transaction Database.
  • Work with the knowledge management team to ensure the accuracy and continual maintenance of the database.
• Form and Precedent Drafting/Management:
  • Prepare and revise templates for M&A documents.
  • Curate and organize precedents, forms, and other materials essential to the M&A practice.
• Legal Updates:
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments in the M&A field.
  • Prepare summaries and alerts to keep the team informed of changes.
  • Update internal resources to reflect new legal requirements.
• Legal Education:
  • Collaborate with the education team to develop content for associate training sessions and other firmwide initiatives focused on M&A topics.
• Marketing/Business Development:
  • Assist in promoting the M&A practice through content creation (e.g., blog posts, presentations, pitch materials).
  • Work closely with the marketing team to strategize on M&A-related promotional efforts.
• Attorney Support:
  • Respond to day-to-day requests for precedents, templates, and resources from attorneys.
• New Initiatives:
  • Participate in resource and knowledge management, and practice innovation projects as needed.
• Other Duties:
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned or required by the firm.

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of experience in U.S. M&A or corporate transactional law.
• Strong understanding of public and private M&A transactions, corporate governance, fiduciary duties, and market trends.
• Proficiency in legal document drafting and document management.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex tasks.
• Experience working collaboratively with attorneys and other stakeholders.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in a U.S. state bar.

Certifications:

• Licensed attorney with relevant legal experience.

Skills:

• Exceptional drafting and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, particularly in document creation and quality control.
• Flexible and adaptable to the evolving needs of the practice group.
• Strong team player, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance, long-term care insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Paid time off (4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick time, and 10 paid holidays annually).
• Parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Employee orientation for detailed benefits information.

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.