Associate - Junior to Mid-Level

ARNOLD & PORTER LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter LLP is seeking junior to mid-level associates (2021–2025) to join our Corporate & Finance practice in New York. A minimum of one year in M&A with due diligence and drafting is required, along with strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Our global M&A team advises clients across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia, guiding them through all phases of transactions and regulatory approvals, with collaboration across multiple practice areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of M&A experience including due diligence and drafting ancillary documents.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills with the ability to manage components of deals.
• Licensed, or eligible to become licensed, to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of the M&A process from structuring to post-closing integration.
• Assist deal teams with due diligence, documentation, and checklists.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance client objectives.

Skills

Due diligence

Drafting

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bar admission

Job description

Arnold & Porter is seeking junior to mid-level associates (2021 - 2025) to join our Corporate & Finance practice. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of one year of experience in Mergers & Acquisitions including conducting due diligence, drafting ancillary documents, and managing deal checklists. This position requires strong drafting and negotiating skills the ability to work with a team and to independently manage some components of deals.

Our global M&A team advises strategic and financial buyers and sellers with operations and interests across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. We guide clients through all phases of the M&A process, from structuring and negotiating transactions to securing regulatory approvals and facilitating post-closing integration. Our attorneys collaborate across finance, capital markets, tax, intellectual property, antitrust, environmental, FDA, privacy, and other practices to develop practical solutions that advance our clients’ business objectives.

Our deal teams are structured within the Corporate & Finance practice group to allow associates to assume more responsibility and receive a high level of partner and client contact. Our collegial and collaborative group is comprised of team players who are supportive, flexible, and invested in helping associates craft a tailored career path.

Candidates should have a strong academic record, excellent writing and analytical skills, attention to detail, and a demonstrated interest in M&A and corporate law. We seek candidates who communicate effectively, exercise sound judgment, and work collaboratively in a client-focused environment. Applicants must currently be licensed, or currently eligible to become licensed, to practice law in the jurisdiction(s) where they apply. The salary range for this position is $235,000 to $310,000commensurate with experience.

Eligibility for an hours-based bonus available.

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