Mergers amp Acquisitions Associate Senior Attorney or Of Counsel

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Job Overview:

A prominent law firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mergers & Acquisitions Associate, Senior Attorney, or Of Counsel for its Delaware office. This position offers an opportunity to work on a diverse range of corporate and alternative entity transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, corporate restructurings, strategic partnerships, financing and complex lending transactions, cross-border transactions, private equity investments, and more. The role requires the ability to work closely with clients and teams to provide insightful legal counsel and deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Location:

• Wilmington, DE

Duties:

• Handle a wide variety of corporate and alternative entity transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate restructurings.
• Advise clients on strategic partnerships, financing and lending transactions, cross-border transactions, and private equity investments.
• Provide general corporate and alternative entity support, including contract review, corporate governance matters, and legal opinions.
• Conduct research and analysis of transactional situations to provide strategic legal guidance.
• Manage projects effectively, ensuring deadlines are met and work is delivered with high accuracy.
• Collaborate with business staff, owners, executives, opposing counsel, and internal teams to ensure smooth communication and efficient case handling.

Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of experience in corporate law, with significant experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Prior experience in a large law firm, particularly in a business or corporate group.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects under deadline pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business leaders, clients, and colleagues at all levels.
• Strong writing skills, particularly in legal and business contexts.
• Delaware bar admission or the ability to obtain admission in Delaware.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Delaware bar or ability to obtain Delaware bar admission.

Skills:

• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and private equity investments.
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in handling complex, multi-faceted legal matters in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to navigate high-pressure situations and tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical insurance (including coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, and behavioral health).
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible time off and up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave (with additional paid short-term disability for those who give birth).
• Adoption assistance and healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts.
• Back-up child and elder care program, education and college advising, virtual tutoring, and wellbeing programs.
• Paid holidays, discretionary bonus, and relocation expenses (where applicable).
• Mass transit and travel assistance programs.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counseling services.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306