Associate Attorney

Piper Sandler; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Sandler is seeking an associate-level Attorney to provide legal advice on corporate, securities, and M&A matters in New York, NY or Minneapolis, MN. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant experience, be detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills.

This role will involve supporting investment banking and capital markets, drafting and reviewing legal documents, and managing outside counsel. Compensation ranges from $175,000 to $200,000 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have relevant experience with securities and M&A.
• Must manage legal support with high standards and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to investment banking and capital markets.
• Draft and review legal documents and agreements.
• Monitor regulatory changes relevant to the firm.
• Manage outside counsel and litigation matters.

Skills

Self-motivated problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Ability to work independently

Education

Licensed in New York or Minnesota

2-4 years of relevant experience

Job description

Job Description

At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. We believe diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions, and we are committed to hiring and retaining bright, committed people within an inclusive environment that allows each person to achieve personal success and add value to our teams and communities.

We are currently looking for an associate-level Attorney to provide legal advice on corporate, securities and M&A matters in our New York, NY or Minneapolis, MN office. In this role, the attorney would be an Associate General Counsel for Investment Banking and Capital Markets.

Responsibilities

• Working with other firm attorneys to provide legal support to the firm’s investment banking and capital markets businesses
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements and transaction documents
• Participating in firm committees, such as commitment committee, M&A committee and opinion committee
• Monitoring relevant regulatory and legislative changes and requirements
• Working with internal clients on special projects as requested
• Managing outside counsel and outside legal expenses
• Assisting with third-party matters and ancillary litigation matters

Qualifications

• Candidates must be self‑motivated, detail‑oriented problem‑solvers with high work standards, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills; and a high-level of discretion, maturity and ethical integrity.
• Candidates should have relevant experience working on both securities and M&A transactions.
• Candidates must be able to work well both with a team and independently under limited supervision, and must be able to prioritize, meet deadlines and be flexible to adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Candidates must be willing to work overtime as workload requires.
• Large law firm or investment bank experience strongly preferred.
• Two to four years of experience is generally preferred.
• Must be licensed in New York or Minnesota, as applicable.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $175,000 - $200,000 per year. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience, location and other factors. This position is eligible for annual incentive compensation which will be a part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran or status with regard to public assistance.