Associate Counsel - M&a and Strategic Transactions

Associate Counsel – M&a and Strategic Transactions

Strong academic credentials including a JD and membership in good standing in at least one state bar (NY or CA bar a plus)
2+ years of top-tier law firm experience (in-house experience a plus)
Background in M&A, leveraged finance, or other complex commercial/transactional practice
Confidence operating in a fast-paced environment with the desire to learn the business
Able to manage several simultaneous projects and shift priorities under deadline pressure in a dynamic environment
A team player with low ego who can effectively work with business clients, other attorneys and legal professionals
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly and simply explain complex ideas

Serve as one of the primary lawyers responsible for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, debt financings, and other strategic corporate transactions, working closely with outside counsel, internal business clients and legal subject matter experts
Help oversee corporate paralegal workstreams, legal entity management and the legal due diligence processes
Advise on legal issues and risks and help ensure compliance with laws and regulations
Draft ancillary documentation relating to strategic transactions under tight deadlines
Coordinate transaction signings and closings
Work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams on post-transaction and integration matters
Drive improvement of standard form agreements, transaction playbooks, and other legal processes
Assist with legal trainings for business clients and retrospectives to identify and develop improvements