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Associate Director - Marketing & Business Development (CFT)

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 225,000 - 280,000

Full time

25 days ago

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Job summary

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is seeking a highly motivated mid-level associate with 4-6 years of experience to join its M&A and Corporate Finance practice in New York. The ideal candidate will possess sophisticated law firm experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong work ethic, contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays

Qualifications

  • Four to six years of experience in M&A and corporate governance.
  • Experience in complex commercial transactions.
  • Desire to work in a team-based practice.

Responsibilities

  • Manage client engagements and interact with investment bankers.
  • Prepare equity and asset purchase agreements.
  • Conduct and summarize legal due diligence in M&A transactions.

Skills

Attention to detail
Analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

Location: Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, New York, Washington, D.C.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking highly motivated, well-qualified mid-level associates (four to six years of experience) to join its nationally recognized M&A and Corporate Finance practice in either our Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, New York, or Washington, D.C. office.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Sophisticated law firm experience on M&A, leveraged buyouts, corporate governance, and complex commercial transactions
  • Significant attention to detail and ability to interact successfully with clients, investment bankers, and other advisors
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytical skills, and the ability to manage client engagements
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility
  • A desire to work in a collegial, team-based practice involving the interaction and coordination with subject matter experts throughout the Firm
  • ESOP M&A experience or an interest in ESOP M&A would be a plus

Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. You will be asked to upload your cover letter, resume, and law transcript in PDF format.

With more than 1,200 lawyers in 31 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it. The firm is known for its relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience and industry-shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world.

BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. At BCLP we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. * Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2022 * Signee to the United Nations’ Global LGBTQ* Standard of Conduct for Business * Named by Stonewall as a “Top Global Employer 2020” * Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum “WILEF” Gold Standard Certification for 2020 * Named one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the HRCF's Corporate Equality Index 2021 Pursuant to the New York pay transparency laws, BCLP is posting a reasonable estimate of a compensation range for an Associate with four to six years of experience. At the time of posting, the estimated Illinois range is $225,000 to $280,000. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the level of relevant experience, skill sets, training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, market data, and other job-related factors permitted by law. The range is based on a full-time work schedule.
Notice of E-Verify Participation & Right to Work

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a highly motivated, well-qualified mid-level associate (four to five years of experience) to join its internationally recognized Employment & Labor practice in the St. Louis office. The position offers the chance for significant responsibility and to become part of a cohesive team. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

  • At least four or more years of experience with defending employment cases; experience in defending class and collective wage and hour actions preferred but not required:
  • Taking and defending depositions, managing written discovery, drafting and arguing motions, and overall case management;
  • Reviewing and drafting various workplace policies, practices, and handbooks for employers with operations and employees nationwide and internationally;
  • Successful applicants will have excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills, and the ability to manage client engagements;
  • Other requirements include excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility.
Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. You will be asked to upload your cover letter, resume, and law transcript in PDF format.

With over 1,200 lawyers in 31 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it. The firm is known for its relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience and industry-shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation, and corporate risk practices in the world.

BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.

At BCLP we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic.


* Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2022

* Signee to the United Nations’ Global LGBTQ* Standard of Conduct for Business

* Named by Stonewall as a “Top Global Employer 2020”

* Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum “WILEF” Gold Standard Certification for 2020

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is an equal employment employer.

Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Energy, Environmental and Infrastructure Associate, US
Office Multiple Locations
Date Posted Apr 24, 2025

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a highly motivated, exceptionally qualified associate (at least three to seven years of experience) to join its nationally recognized Energy, Environmental and Infrastructure practice in one of our US offices.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

  • Experience in a sophisticated law firm environment managing complex energy and natural resources transactional work (M&A, project development and commercial agreements)
  • Experience with renewable energy transactional work (M&A, joint ventures, build-transfer agreements, commercial agreements such as PPAs,O&M Agreements, Shared Facilities Agreements, and procurement contracts for equipment and materials)
  • Experience with engineering, procurement and construction contracts for renewable energy generating facilities is advantageous but not a requirement
  • Experience with financing transactions in the energy and natural resources sector is advantageous but not a requirement
  • Experience in oil and gas is plus, but not a requirement
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility.
Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. You will be asked to upload your cover letter, resume, and law transcript in PDF format. With more than 1,200 lawyers in 31 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it. The firm is known for its relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience and industry-shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world. BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. At BCLP we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. * Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2022 * Signee to the United Nations’ Global LGBTQ* Standard of Conduct for Business * Named by Stonewall as a “Top Global Employer 2020” * Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum “WILEF” Gold Standard Certification for 2020 * Named one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the HRCF's Corporate Equality Index 2021 Pursuant to the California, Colorado, Illinois, and New York pay transparency laws, BCLP is posting a reasonable estimate of a compensation range for an Associate with three to seven years of experience. At the time of posting, the estimated Illinois range is $215,000 to $290,000. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the level of relevant experience, skill sets, training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, market data, and other job-related factors permitted by law. The range is based on a full-time work schedule. Notice of E-Verify Participation & Right to Work
Financial Services Disputes and Investigations Associate, Seattle
Office Seattle
Practice Area Financial Services Disputes & Investigations/White Collar
Date Posted Feb 20, 2025

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a highly motivated, well-qualified associate with three to five years of experience to join its nationally recognized litigation and disputes practice in Seattle.The position offers the chance for significant responsibility and participation in all phases of litigation, with a focus on Financial Services Disputes and Investigations, including white collar criminal matters, corporate internal investigations, civil regulatory investigations and enforcement actions, and False Claims Act cases. We offer the opportunity to defend global companies with complex, cutting-edge legal issues in all aspects of case development, including being part of high-stakes trial teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

  • Experience as a federal or state prosecutor or federal criminal defense lawyer.
  • Highly developed research and writing skills.
  • Preferred Experience includes handling motions, depositions, and assisting in all stages of discovery and trial work.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills, and the ability to manage client engagements.
  • Experience in complex litigation and/or investigations a strong benefit.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, team player, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility.

Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. You will be asked to upload your cover letter, resume, and law transcript in PDF format.

With more than 1,200 lawyers in 31 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it. The firm is known for its relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience and industry-shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world.

BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.

At BCLP we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic.

* Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2022

* Signee to the United Nations’ Global LGBTQ* Standard of Conduct for Business

* Named by Stonewall as a “Top Global Employer 2020”

* Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum “WILEF” Gold Standard Certification for 2020

* Named one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the HRCF's Corporate Equality Index 2021

Pursuant to the Washington pay transparency laws, BCLP is posting a reasonable estimate of a compensation range for an Associate with three to five years of experience. At the time of posting, the estimated Washington range is $215,000 to $290,000. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the level of relevant experience, skill sets, training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, market data, and other job-related factors permitted by law. The range is based on a full-time work schedule.

Please Enter and confirm your email address above and select “Submit". After completing the online application in the following screens, please click “Submit Application” at the top of the final page.

With over 1,275 lawyers in 31 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it. The firm is known for its relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience and industry-shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world.

Thank you for your interest in BCLP.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is an equal employment employer. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Mergers and Acquisitions Associate, Atlanta
Office Atlanta
Practice Area Corporate Transactions
Date Posted May 09, 2025
Application Deadline Jul 04, 2025

Location: Atlanta

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking highly motivated, well-qualified mid-level associates (four to six years of experience) to join its nationally recognized M&A and Corporate Finance practice in our Atlanta office.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Sophisticated law firm experience on complex corporate or and M&A matters
  • Managing complex M&A projects and timelines, interacting with subject matter experts and junior resources, preparing equity and asset purchase agreements and ancillary documentation, and conducting and summarizing legal due diligence in M&A transactions, with an emphasis on private equity transactions and private target M&A
  • Significant attention to detail and ability to interact successfully with clients, investment bankers, and other advisors
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytical skills, and the ability to distill complex information into actionable advice manage client engagements
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Ownership mentality and the ability to assume a high degree of responsibility

Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. You will be asked to upload your cover letter, resume, and law transcript in PDF format.

With more than 1,200 lawyers in 31 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it. The firm is known for its relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience and industry-shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world.

BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. At BCLP we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. * Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2022 * Signee to the United Nations’ Global LGBTQ* Standard of Conduct for Business * Named by Stonewall as a “Top Global Employer 2020” * Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum “WILEF” Gold Standard Certification for 2020 * Named one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the HRCF's Corporate Equality Index 2021 Notice of E-Verify Participation & Right to Work

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