Director, Managing Counsel - M&A and Financial Advisory

Michael Page US; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

• Work directly with senior business leaders of investment bank
• Primary focus on M&A (public, private), advisory and capital markets

About Our Client

Investment bank.

Job Description

The Director, Managing Counsel will serve as the primary legal coverage lawyer for all of the the investment bank's M&A and financial advisory matters, advising both industry and product coverage groups and partnering with senior leadership.

Main Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate M&A engagement letters and related documentation
• Review and advise on fairness opinions, proxy disclosure and valuations
• Provide legal support to the business in relation to capital markets transactions and related documentation, specifically: underwriting agreements, offering documents, placement engagement letters
• Provide legal advice on M&A transactions, with a focus on public company transactions
• Advise on ECM, Fixed Income Capital Markets and Private Placements
• Prepare standard forms, policies and procedures for the investment banking business
• Manage outside counsel on investment banking transactional matters
• Provide support to other lawyers on the legal team
• Provide relevant training to the business on a wide range of M&A matters

Page Group USA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Successful Applicant

• JD from US ABA accredited law school
• 7+ years of experience ideally gained in-house supporting the front office on M&A and Financial Advisory matters at an investment bank
• US State Bar Admission
• Deep M&A transactional and advisory experience including experience drafting and negotiating M&A engagement letters
• Must have experience with and understanding of M&A valuations, fairness opinions, proxy disclosures, etc.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with rules and regulations as well as market practices applicable to US investment banking business
• Strong drafting and analytical skills, superior judgment and ability to access risk and keep business moving forward
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to provide clear, concise and practical advice and guidance to senior business partners
• Ability to serve as a trusted business partner and provide proactive solutions to the business
• Must be able to build strong working relationships with senior members of the bank and have the ability to provide training to front office partners and to facilitate business in a risk-appropriate and cost-effective manner
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills
• Ability to simplify legal advice for multiple stakeholders within a fast paced business

What's on Offer

• Base salary
• Cash bonus
• Equity
• Excellent benefits
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity for growth
• 401 (k)