M&A Associate - Strategy, Due Diligence & Governance

5 Legal; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Legal, a leading AmLaw firm, is seeking an associate to join its Corporate practice group in any of its U.S. offices.

The ideal candidate will bring 3–6 years of corporate law experience, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters. Candidates with expertise in strategic transactions (including mergers, investments and joint ventures), plus proven experience leading due diligence teams, managing specialists and drafting transaction documents, will excel.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of corporate law experience.
• Mergers & acquisitions and general corporate matters.
• Experience leading due diligence teams and drafting transaction documents.
• Strategic transactions including joint ventures and investments.

Responsibilities

• Lead due diligence efforts and coordinate with specialists.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents.
• Manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.
• Provide clear writing and strong legal analysis.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

Due Diligence

Team Leadership

Drafting documents

Job description

5 Legal, a leading AmLaw firm, is seeking an associate to join its Corporate practice group in any of its U.S. offices.

The ideal candidate will bring 3–6 years of corporate law experience, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters. Candidates with expertise in strategic transactions (including mergers, investments and joint ventures), plus proven experience leading due diligence teams, managing specialists and drafting transaction documents, will excel.