Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

Mergers & Acquisitions Associate, Senior Attorney, or Of CounselIndustry: Corporate Law / Mergers & AcquisitionsLocations: We can hire in any of the below locations, but this person will be practicing law in Delaware.New York, NYWilmington, DelawareMinneapolis, MNSalt Lake City, UTAbout:A prestigious law firm specializing in corporate law is seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions Associate, Senior Attorney, or Of Counsel to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in corporate law, specifically in Mergers & Acquisitions, to join the Delaware, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City OR New York office primarily supporting the Delaware office. This candidate will work on a diverse range of corporate and alternative entity transactions. These include mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, strategic partnerships, financing and complex lending transactions, cross-border deals, private equity investments, and legal research and analysis. This role will also involve general corporate work such as contract review, corporate governance, and rendering legal opinions.Key Responsibilities:Support corporate and alternative entity transactions including mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and strategic partnerships.Engage in private equity and cross-border transactions, as well as complex financing and lending arrangements.Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice on transactional matters.Review contracts and handle general corporate governance and legal opinion work.Qualifications:JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.Minimum of five years of experience in corporate law, with substantial exposure to M&A transactions.Prior experience in a large law firm's business/corporate group is preferred.Admission to the Delaware bar or eligibility to become admitted in Delaware.Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to interact effectively with clients, business staff, executives, opposing counsel, and colleagues.Outstanding academic credentials.Compensation and Benefits:Below is compensation ranges per state and will be determined based on experience.New York$225,000 - $375,000Delaware: $205,000 - $315,000Minnesota: $200,000 - $300,000Utah: $180,000 - $280,000The role offers the option to select a reduced billable hours track with a proportional salary reduction. Associates are eligible for a performance-based bonus.The firm offers a collaborative and dynamic work environment with competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package, including:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) retirement savings plan and life insurance options.Short and long-term disability, flexible time off, and up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave (with additional benefits for birthing attorneys).Paid holidays, adoption assistance, and various reimbursement accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation.Educational programs, wellbeing initiatives, mass transit programs, and more.Eligibility for a discretionary bonus, clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses.AimHire is an equal opportunity employer.

Created: 2025-01-22