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New York City, NY, United States

Mergers and Acquisitions Resource Attorney

Attorney

3-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm located in New York City is seeking a Mergers and Acquisitions Resource Attorney with 7+ years of experience in a US M&A corporate/transactional practice. The ideal candidate will be responsible for various tasks related to deal management, document preparation, knowledge management, legal education, marketing, and client development within the M&A practice group. The Mergers and Acquisitions Resource Attorney will play a vital role in supporting the firm's M&A practice by assisting with deal management, document preparation, knowledge management, legal education, marketing initiatives, and client development efforts. This role requires strong expertise in M&A transactions, excellent drafting and organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects effectively.

Duties:

• Input deal terms from signed firm deals into the Transaction Database and coordinate with the knowledge management team to audit and maintain the database
• Prepare drafts or revise existing precedent template documents
• Curate and organize the M&A group's forms, precedents, and other know-how
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relative to M&A practice and prepare summaries and alerts regarding the same
• Coordinate with the legal education team to brainstorm content for associate trainings and other firmwide training efforts related to M&A
• Work closely 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
• Handle multiple ongoing projects, including coordinating with attorneys and other stakeholders

Requirements:

• Licensed attorney with 7+ years of experience in a US M&A corporate/transactional practice
• Basic understanding of public and private M&A, corporate governance, board fiduciary duties, and market trends
• Associate experience with M&A transactions, both public and private, is a transferable skill

Education and Certifications:

Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school

Skills:

• Strong drafting and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple ongoing projects and coordinate with various stakeholders
• Expertise in M&A transactions and corporate law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in data management

Benefits offered:

• 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 coverage
• Long-term care coverage
• Backup care for children and/or adults
• Parental support benefits
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short-term medical benefits
• Accrued vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays

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