Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney: 3rd-7th year

Cooley LLP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full range of elective benefits

Firm-paid life insurance

Accruing vacation and sick time

Generous parental leave and fertility benefits

Job summary

A leading law firm in Palo Alto is seeking an experienced attorney specializing in mergers and acquisitions. Ideal candidates should possess 3-7 years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong M&A skills such as drafting and negotiating documents, managing client relationships, and supervising junior associates. This position offers an annual pay range of $260,000 - $420,000 along with a full suite of benefits including parental leave, vacation time, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong skills in drafting and negotiating M&A documents.
• Ability to manage deal processes and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day workflow on a variety of M&A matters.
• Supervise junior associates in M&A projects.

Skills

M&A skills

Drafting and negotiating documents

Managing deal process

Client relationship management

Supervising junior associates

Education

J.D. from a nationally recognized law school

Job description

Cooley LLP has opportunities available for attorneys with 3-7 years of experience with mergers and acquisitions. Ideal candidates will have strong M&A skills, including experience with drafting and negotiating definitive and ancillary documents, managing deal process and client relationships, supervising junior associates, and handling day-to-day demands and work flow requirements on a variety of M&A related matters for clients with sophisticated needs. High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school required. EOE.

​The expected annual pay range for this position is $260,000 - $420,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

Benefits

• Full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long‑term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults, and other parental support benefits.
• Firm‑paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits.
• Accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year, plus 10 paid holidays each year.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefit options and resources.