M&A Associate Attorney

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Seattle, WA

M&A Associate Attorney

Attorney

3-13 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate with 6-8 years of experience to join its M&A practice. The successful candidate will work on high-profile transactions in the technology and life sciences sectors, leading M&A deals, managing client relationships, and supervising junior associates. The role involves handling public and private company mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions from start to finish.

Location:

• Seattle, WA

Duties:

• Lead M&A transactions, including both public and private company deals
• Draft and negotiate definitive transaction agreements
• Supervise and mentor junior M&A associates
• Coordinate with subject matter experts on key areas of M&A transactions
• Manage client relationships and provide legal guidance throughout the deal process
• Lead negotiations with transaction counterparties and manage all aspects of the transaction process

Requirements:

• 6-8 years of experience in M&A and strategic transactions
• Experience serving as the lead associate on M&A transactions
• Strong track record in drafting and negotiating transaction agreements
• Ability to lead teams, supervise junior associates, and manage client relationships

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active membership in the Bar of the state where the candidate will be based (New York, California, or Washington) or eligibility for admission

Skills:

• Superior academic credentials
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills
• High-level drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple deals simultaneously and meet deadlines

Benefits:

• Discretionary merit bonuses
• Monthly wellness reimbursements
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support, including virtual counseling
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children up to age 26
• Family-building benefits, including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
• Paid parental leave
• Parenting support concierge and telemedicine services
• Parents and caregivers resource group
• Career coaching for working parents
• In-home and center-based backup childcare services
• Tutoring and college coaching for older children
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary long-term care insurance
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
• Voluntary ID theft protection and pet insurance
• Medicare consulting services
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues

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