Mergers and Acquisitions Resource Attorney

6-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Mergers and Acquisitions Resource Attorney to support the firm's M&A practice group. The role involves managing the firm's transaction database, preparing legal documents, monitoring legal developments, and assisting with training and marketing efforts.

Duties:

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

Requirements:

• Must be a licensed attorney
• Basic understanding of public and private M&A, corporate governance, board fiduciary duties, and market trends
• Strong drafting and organizational skills

Education & Certifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Experience:

7+ years of experience in a US M&A corporate/transactional practice

Benefits:

• 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 and AD&D
• Long-term care coverage
• Backup care for children and/or adults
• Other parental support benefits

Legal