Mergers amp Acquisitions Resource Attorney

Profile

A law firm seeks a Mergers & Acquisitions Resource Attorney to support the efficiency and expertise of its M&A practice. This role focuses on enhancing the performance of the legal team by managing and maintaining resources, creating educational content, and staying ahead of legal developments. As a resource attorney, you will not work directly with clients but instead support the firm’s attorneys in executing M&A transactions, legal updates, and training initiatives.

Duties

• Transaction Database Management:

  • Input deal terms from signed M&A transactions into the firm’s transaction database.
  • Collaborate with the knowledge management team to audit and maintain this resource.

• Form and Precedent Management:

  • Draft and revise template documents, managing and organizing the firm’s M&A precedents, forms, and other legal materials.

• Legal Updates:

  • Monitor legal and regulatory changes relevant to M&A practice.
  • Prepare summaries and alerts, and ensure new legal requirements are integrated into practice resources.

• Legal Education:

  • Partner with the legal education team to develop and brainstorm content for associate training and firm-wide educational efforts related to M&A.

• Marketing and Business Development:

  • Work closely with the M&A marketing team to assist in promoting the firm's M&A practice.
  • Support the creation of content for pitches, blog posts, articles, presentations, and other marketing materials.

• Individual Attorney Requests:

  • Assist attorneys with day-to-day requests for precedents, templates, and resources.

• New Initiatives:

  • Participate in knowledge management and practice innovation projects as needed.

• Other Duties:

  • Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• A licensed attorney with at least 7 years of experience in M&A, corporate law, or transactional practice.
• Familiarity with both public and private M&A transactions, corporate governance, and board fiduciary duties.
• Strong drafting and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team, especially with senior attorneys and staff.

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 create precise documents and ensure quality control in all aspects of the work.
• Organizational Skills: Capacity to manage multiple, ongoing projects and coordinate various inputs.
• Flexibility: Willingness to adapt and support new initiatives as they arise.
• Team Player: Ability to work in a collaborative environment, supporting other attorneys and the broader legal team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Health savings account (HSA) options and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care.
• Life insurance, long-term care coverage, and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Paid time off, including 4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick time, 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 other parental support services.

This position offers a great opportunity to advance your career while working in a highly supportive and dynamic team environment.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306