Mergers amp Acquisitions Resource Attorney

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A law firm seeks an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Resource Attorney to join its San Diego office. The ideal candidate will bring at least seven years of experience in corporate M&A, including both public and private transactions. This role is designed for an attorney with strong organizational skills who can support the firm's M&A practice by managing resources, curating precedents, maintaining transaction databases, and providing legal updates. The M&A Resource Attorney will also assist with business development and legal education efforts while supporting ongoing initiatives to improve knowledge management within the firm.

Duties

• Transaction Database Management

  • Manage and input deal terms from finalized transactions into the firm’s M&A transaction database.
  • Collaborate with the knowledge management team to ensure the database remains accurate and up-to-date.

• Form and Precedent Drafting

  • Draft new templates or revise existing precedents related to M&A transactions.
  • Organize and maintain the firm's M&A forms and related resources for easy access.

• Legal Updates

  • Monitor and analyze legal and regulatory developments impacting M&A practices.
  • Prepare and distribute summaries, alerts, and updates on legal changes.

• Legal Education and Training

  • Coordinate with the firm's education team to develop content for training sessions aimed at associates and staff.
  • Contribute to the creation of educational materials for firmwide M&A training efforts.

• Marketing and Business Development

  • Work closely with the firm’s M&A marketing team to develop content for business development, including articles, blogs, presentations, and pitches.
  • Assist in creating marketing materials for the firm’s promotional efforts related to M&A services.

• Assisting Attorneys

  • Field day-to-day requests from attorneys for precedents, templates, and other resources.
  • Provide support on ongoing projects and ensure resources are readily available for use by the legal team.

• New Initiatives

  • Contribute to new resource management, knowledge management, and practice innovation projects as needed.

• Additional Duties

  • Perform other related tasks as required by the firm or team.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in a corporate/transactional M&A practice in the United States.
• Strong understanding of both public and private M&A transactions, corporate governance, board fiduciary duties, and market trends.
• Excellent drafting and organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and collaborate effectively with attorneys and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to support new initiatives and evolving resource needs.
• Previous experience in a team-oriented environment, with the ability to work collaboratively with senior and junior team members.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in a state bar, with eligibility to practice law in California.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting documents and providing legal updates.
• Flexibility to support various projects and initiatives as they arise.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across practice areas and departments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions, and flexible spending accounts (FSA) for dependent care and healthcare.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and adults, along with parental support benefits.
• Paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) coverage.
• Paid vacation at the rate of 4 weeks per year, 2 weeks of sick leave, and 10 paid holidays.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

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