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Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Mergers & Acquisitions Associate, Senior Attorney or Of Counsel

Attorney

3-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview

A prestigious law firm is seeking a highly skilled Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Associate, Senior Attorney, or Of Counsel to join its corporate law practice in Salt Lake City. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience and expertise in corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, private equity, and financing. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work on complex transactions, collaborate with senior leadership, and support clients on high-profile deals.

Location

• Salt Lake City, UT

Duties

• Support the firm’s Delaware office while being based in Salt Lake City
• Work on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, corporate restructurings, strategic partnerships, financing, complex lending transactions, and cross-border transactions
• Advise on general corporate and alternative entity matters
• Perform contract reviews, corporate governance, and render legal opinions
• Research and analyze transactional situations
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
• Interact with business clients, owners, executives, opposing counsel, and firm colleagues

Requirements

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Minimum of five years of corporate law experience, with significant M&A experience
• Experience in a large law firm’s business/corporate group
• Admission to the Delaware Bar or the ability to become admitted
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent academic credentials

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Delaware Bar admission or eligibility for Delaware Bar admission

Skills

• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Proficient in corporate governance and legal opinion drafting
• Ability to handle complex cross-border transactions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for dealing with clients and colleagues
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under pressure

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave and short-term disability for birthing parents
• Adoption assistance
• Education and college advising programs
• Access to virtual wellness programs
• Mass transit and travel assistance programs
• 24/7 employee assistance program
• Discretionary bonuses, clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses (where applicable)

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