Mergers amp Acquisitions Resource Attorney

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A law firm seeks an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Resource Attorney to support its transactional legal team. This role is focused on enhancing the efficiency of the firm’s M&A practice by managing key resources, creating legal documents, and staying informed on relevant regulatory changes. The successful candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in M&A law, exceptional organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset, contributing to both client service and internal knowledge management.

Duties:

• Transaction Database Management:
  • Input deal terms into an updated Transaction Database.
  • Work with the knowledge management team to ensure the accuracy and continual maintenance of the database.
• Form and Precedent Drafting/Management:
  • Prepare and revise templates for M&A documents.
  • Curate and organize precedents, forms, and other materials essential to the M&A practice.
• Legal Updates:
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments in the M&A field.
  • Prepare summaries and alerts to keep the team informed of changes.
  • Update internal resources to reflect new legal requirements.
• Legal Education:
  • Collaborate with the education team to develop content for associate training sessions and other firmwide initiatives focused on M&A topics.
• Marketing/Business Development:
  • Assist in promoting the M&A practice through content creation (e.g., blog posts, presentations, pitch materials).
  • Work closely with the marketing team to strategize on M&A-related promotional efforts.
• Attorney Support:
  • Respond to day-to-day requests for precedents, templates, and resources from attorneys.
• New Initiatives:
  • Participate in resource and knowledge management, and practice innovation projects as needed.
• Other Duties:
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned or required by the firm.

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of experience in U.S. M&A or corporate transactional law.
• Strong understanding of public and private M&A transactions, corporate governance, fiduciary duties, and market trends.
• Proficiency in legal document drafting and document management.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex tasks.
• Experience working collaboratively with attorneys and other stakeholders.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in a U.S. state bar.

Certifications:

• Licensed attorney with relevant legal experience.

Skills:

• Exceptional drafting and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, particularly in document creation and quality control.
• Flexible and adaptable to the evolving needs of the practice group.
• Strong team player, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance, long-term care insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Paid time off (4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick time, and 10 paid holidays annually).
• Parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Employee orientation for detailed benefits information.

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