Mergers amp Acquisitions Resource Attorney

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A law firm seeks a highly skilled Mergers & Acquisitions Resource Attorney to join its dynamic M&A team. This position offers an opportunity to support the practice by managing transactional databases, drafting legal templates, and keeping the team updated on regulatory changes. The ideal candidate will play a key role in knowledge management, legal education, and marketing efforts, helping the firm stay at the forefront of the M&A landscape. As a resource attorney, you will focus on providing critical support to attorneys, without working directly with clients, and will not be responsible for billing time.

Duties

• Transaction Database Management:

  • Input and organize deal terms from finalized M&A transactions into the firm’s comprehensive transaction database.
  • Collaborate with the knowledge management team to audit and maintain the database, ensuring it remains up-to-date and accurate.

• Form and Precedent Drafting:

  • Draft and update template documents, as well as revise existing precedents.
  • Curate, organize and maintain M&A forms, precedents, and other practice materials.

• Legal Updates:

  • Track changes in laws and regulations that impact M&A practice.
  • Prepare summaries and alerts to ensure the team is informed of new legal developments.
  • Integrate new legal requirements into existing practice resources.

• Legal Education:

  • Coordinate with the legal education team to create training content for associates and other firmwide learning initiatives related to M&A.

• Marketing and Business Development:

  • Collaborate with the M&A marketing team on promoting the practice.
  • Assist in creating content for marketing materials, such as blog posts, presentations, pitches, and articles.

• Assisting Individual Attorneys:

  • Provide day-to-day support for attorneys’ requests for precedents, templates, and other necessary resources.

• New Initiatives:

  • Contribute to practice innovation and knowledge management projects as they arise.

• Other Duties:

  • Perform additional tasks as required to support the M&A team.

Requirements

• Experience:

  • At least 7 years of experience in a U.S.-based M&A corporate/transactional practice.
  • Proficient understanding of both public and private M&A, corporate governance, and board fiduciary duties.
  • Strong drafting and organizational skills are essential.

• Skills:

  • Excellent attention to detail, especially in document drafting and quality control.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple, ongoing projects.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in handling evolving resource initiatives.
  • Strong team collaboration skills; ability to work closely with other attorneys and stakeholders.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Attention to Detail: Ability to ensure accuracy and quality in all drafted forms and documents.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage and prioritize various ongoing projects.
• Flexibility: Willingness to take on new tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Collaboration: Effective team player, working alongside colleagues to achieve goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care.
• Life insurance, long-term care coverage, and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• 4 weeks of paid vacation, 2 weeks of sick leave, and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) coverage.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Backup care for children and adults, along with additional parental support services.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional to make a significant impact within a growing legal team, contributing to cutting-edge M&A work and supporting ongoing innovations in legal practice.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306