Associate (Mid-Level)

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Law Firm Seeking Mid-Level Associate for Corporate Transactions

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Job Title:
Associate (Mid-Level)

Experience:
At least 2 years of experience as an attorney within a general corporate transactional practice group of an international law firm

Location:
Washington DC (telecommuting 50% of the time is permitted)

Time Type:
Full time

Job Requisition ID:
R-2670

Job Description:

- Advise clients on legal, regulatory, and business issues related to mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions
- Conduct research on legal risks and draft primary deal documents, including purchase and sale agreements, merger agreements, and credit agreements
- Negotiate provisions in deal documents and lead calls with opposing counsel
- Develop and recommend legal strategy and positions on legal issues
- Coordinate with subject matter experts on key regulatory and compliance issues
- Lead due diligence workstreams and review ancillary corporate formation and transaction agreements
- Assist with pro bono legal assignments
- Participate in firm activities and committees

Additional Job Description:

- ., ., or foreign equivalent required
- Admission to a . state bar required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as an attorney within a general corporate transactional practice group of an international law firm
- Experience in domestic and multijurisdictional mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions
- Experience representing clients in the healthcare, technology, and energy industries
- Experience with cross-border transactions
- Experience drafting ancillary deal documents and reviewing due diligence materials
- Telecommuting is permitted within commuting distance of the worksite 50% of the time

Requirements:

- ., ., or foreign equivalent
- Admission to a . state bar
- At least 2 years of experience as an attorney within a general corporate transactional practice group of an international law firm
- Experience in domestic and multijurisdictional mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions
- Experience representing clients in the healthcare, technology, and energy industries
- Experience with cross-border transactions
- Experience drafting ancillary deal documents and reviewing due diligence materials
- Strong research skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Law Firm Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:

Dechert LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The firm also prohibits harassment of any employee based on protected characteristics and prohibits harassment by non-employees on the firm's premises. This policy does not apply to the extent that applicable law prohibits discrimination or harassment.

Qualified applicants may send their resumes to Dechert LLP via email at , referencing Job Code # AML12224. Please note that submissions from search agencies will not be accepted at this time.

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Legal Analysis, Legal Research, Drafting Legal Documents, Negotiation, Due Diligence, Pro Bono Work

J.D., LL.M., or foreign equivalent

Send resume to Dechert LLP via email and reference Job Code # AML12224

Qualification and Experience J.D., LL.M., or foreign equivalent, Admission to a U.S. state bar

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