Mergers amp Acquisitions Resource Attorney

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A law firm seeks an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Resource Attorney to support the firm's M&A practice by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of its legal teams. The ideal candidate will help streamline the M&A process through database management, form drafting, legal updates, and more. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with attorneys, manage legal resources, and contribute to business development and educational efforts. This position is based in Seattle, WA.

Duties:

• Transaction Database Management:
  • Manage and input deal terms from signed transactions into the firm's Transaction Database.
  • Coordinate with the knowledge management team to audit and maintain the database for accuracy and relevance.
• Form and Precedent Drafting/Management:
  • Draft and revise template documents and other legal precedents.
  • Curate and organize the M&A group’s forms, precedents, and practice resources.
• Legal Updates:
  • Monitor and stay updated on legal and regulatory changes affecting M&A.
  • Prepare summaries and alerts on relevant legal developments and integrate new legal requirements into practice resources.
• Legal Education:
  • Collaborate with the legal education team to develop content for associate training and firmwide educational initiatives related to M&A.
• Marketing/Business Development:
  • Partner with the M&A marketing team to strategize and create content for promotional materials, including blogs, presentations, articles, and books.
• Assisting with Attorney Requests:
  • Provide daily support by responding to attorney requests for precedents, templates, and other resources.
• New Initiatives:
  • Contribute to resource, knowledge management, and practice innovation projects as they arise.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the firm’s leadership.

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of experience in U.S. M&A corporate or transactional practice.
• Experience with both public and private M&A, corporate governance, and market trends.
• Proven ability to handle complex legal documents and transactions with strong organizational skills.
• Prior experience in providing legal resources, managing knowledge databases, or similar roles is highly desirable.

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active and current license to practice law in the U.S.

Skills:

• Attention to Detail:
  • Strong focus on ensuring accuracy and quality, particularly when reviewing documents and databases.
• Organizational Skills:
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while coordinating with different stakeholders.
• Flexibility:
  • Willingness to adapt to evolving resource needs and new initiatives.
• Teamwork:
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other resource attorneys and the broader M&A team.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA options.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance, long-term disability, and long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and/or adults.
• Generous paid time off, including four weeks of vacation, two weeks of sick leave, and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and short-term medical benefits are fully covered by the firm.
• A robust benefits orientation to help new employees fully understand available resources.

This position offers a chance to play a key role in supporting high-caliber M&A transactions while contributing to the firm's culture of efficiency, innovation, and excellence.

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