Corporate Associate

5 Legal; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Legal in Tysons, VA is seeking an associate for its M&A and Private Equity Practice Group. The role targets candidates with 6–8 years of M&A experience and a track record of leading deal drafting and negotiations.

Ideal candidates will manage deal processes, supervise junior lawyers, and maintain strong client relationships with maturity and business acumen. Large regional, national or international law firm experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of M&A experience required.
• Experience leading drafting and negotiation of definitive and ancillary documents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; mature business sense.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of M&A documents and ancillary agreements.
• Manage deal process from intake to closing and maintain client relationships.
• Supervise junior associates and handle day-to-day matters on M&A engagements.

Skills

M&A experience

Deal negotiations

Client relationship management

Team supervision

Job description

Named as one of the world’s leading law firms by Chambers Global and top 100 AmLaw firm is seeking an associate to join their M&A and Private Equity Practice Group.

Ideal candidates must have 6-8 years of M&A experience. Skills including experience with leading the drafting and negotiation of definitive and ancillary documents, managing deal process and client relationships, supervising junior associates and handling day to day demands on a variety of M&A related matters. Candidate must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a high degree of maturity and business sense, and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client relationships. Large regional, national or international law firm experience is preferred.