Corporate and Securities Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in New York City is seeking a Corporate and Securities Associate Attorney with 5-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in mergers and acquisitions, preferably within the private equity space, and demonstrate exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills. A strong academic background and previous employment with an AmLaw 100 firm are highly desirable.

Duties:

• Mergers and Acquisitions: Manage and execute M&A transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and providing strategic advice.
• Private Equity: Advise clients on private equity investments, fund formation, and related transactions.
• Securities Matters: Handle securities regulatory compliance, public and private offerings, and corporate governance issues.
• Legal Research: Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis to support complex transactions and client advisories.
• Documentation: Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents, including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and corporate governance documents.
• Client Interaction: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing legal guidance and ensuring their needs are met throughout the transaction process.
• Collaborative Work: Work closely with senior attorneys and partners on significant corporate and securities matters, ensuring high-quality legal support and advice.
• Compliance: Ensure all transactions and client advisories comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5-6 years of experience in corporate and securities law, with a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions and private equity.
• Academic Background: Strong academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar Admission: Admitted and in good standing as a member of the New York State Bar.
• Prior Employment: Current or prior employment with an AmLaw 100 firm is preferred.
• Skills: Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills, along with a proven ability to handle complex transactions and provide strategic legal advice.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Required.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.): From an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Bar Admission: Licensed and in good standing to practice law in New York.

Skills:

• Transaction Management: Experience managing M&A transactions and private equity investments.
• Legal Research: Strong ability to conduct thorough legal research and analysis.
• Document Drafting: Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents.
• Client Relations: Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients and providing effective legal advice.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of securities regulations and corporate governance.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Top 25 Best Law Firm in Southern California boasts attorneys who are highly regarded with forward-thinking approaches, enthusiasm for collaborating across disciplines, and their unsurpassed commercial awareness. The firm has an ?emerging issues? program, which allows the firm to pioneer new and novel areas of the law. Associates have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking, high-profile matters for some of the world?s most innovative companies on a day-to-day basis. The firm has had its hand in the growth of global commerce and industry, allowing its associates to obtain truly substantive experience. The firm also require its attorneys to complete a minimum of 25 pro bono hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.