Mergers & Acquisitions Associate, Senior Attorney, or Of Counsel

Industry: Corporate Law / Mergers & Acquisitions

Locations: We can hire in any of the below locations, but this person will be practicing law in Delaware.

• New York, NY
• Wilmington, Delaware
• Minneapolis, MN
• Salt Lake City, UT

About:

A prestigious law firm specializing in corporate law is seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions Associate, Senior Attorney, or Of Counsel to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in corporate law, specifically in Mergers & Acquisitions, to join the Delaware, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City OR New York office primarily supporting the Delaware office.

This candidate will work on a diverse range of corporate and alternative entity transactions. These include mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, strategic partnerships, financing and complex lending transactions, cross-border deals, private equity investments, and legal research and analysis. This role will also involve general corporate work such as contract review, corporate governance, and rendering legal opinions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support corporate and alternative entity transactions including mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and strategic partnerships.
• Engage in private equity and cross-border transactions, as well as complex financing and lending arrangements.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice on transactional matters.
• Review contracts and handle general corporate governance and legal opinion work.

Qualifications:

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum of five years of experience in corporate law, with substantial exposure to M&A transactions.
• Prior experience in a large law firm’s business/corporate group is preferred.
• Admission to the Delaware bar or eligibility to become admitted in Delaware.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to interact effectively with clients, business staff, executives, opposing counsel, and colleagues.
• Outstanding academic credentials.

Compensation and Benefits:

Below is compensation ranges per state and will be determined based on experience.

• New York : $225,000 - $375,000
• Delaware: $205,000 - $315,000
• Minnesota: $200,000 - $300,000
• Utah: $180,000 - $280,000

The role offers the option to select a reduced billable hours track with a proportional salary reduction. Associates are eligible for a performance-based bonus.

The firm offers a collaborative and dynamic work environment with competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and life insurance options.
• Short and long-term disability, flexible time off, and up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave (with additional benefits for birthing attorneys).
• Paid holidays, adoption assistance, and various reimbursement accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation.
• Educational programs, wellbeing initiatives, mass transit programs, and more.
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus, clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses.

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