Mid-Level Corporate M&A & Private Equity Associate

Reed Smith LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Reed Smith LLP in Dallas seeks a Mid-Level Associate to join the Corporate group within the Mergers & Acquisitions team. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience representing public and private clients in M&A, private equity, and securities matters, with hands-on drafting and negotiating complex transactions.

The role requires active Texas bar admission and offers a competitive compensation package plus benefits including education support and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience representing public and private clients in M&A, private equity, securities offerings and corporate matters.
• Hands-on drafting and negotiating experience for complex M&A and private equity transactions.
• Active member of the Texas bar required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex M&A and private equity transactions and related investment agreements.
• Produce acquisition, equity and related client-ready documents and manage key transaction aspects.
• Join deal teams and oversee due diligence through closing as a core team member.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity drafting

Negotiation

Job description

Overview

• Drafting and negotiating complex M&A and private equity transactions and related investment agreements.
• Serving as a key member of deal teams for a range of middle market transactions, including responsibility for producing acquisition, equity, and related client-ready documents, and managing key aspects of transactions from due diligence through closing.

Posting details

Practice Area: Business & Finance - Global Corporate Group

The Dallas office of Reed Smith is seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join the Corporate group with the Mergers & Acquisitions team. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of experience in representing public and private clients in M&A, private equity, venture capital, securities offerings and securities law compliance, and general corporate matters. Successful candidates will also have hands on drafting and negotiating experience for complex M&A and private equity transactions and related investment agreements and experience as a key member of deal teams for a range of middle market transactions, including responsibility for producing acquisition, equity and related documents in a client-ready format, and running key aspects of transactions, from due diligence through closing. Candidates must be an active member of the Texas bar.

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401(k) plan. Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer with Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork & Respect, Innovation, and Impact. Reed Smith also provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with law, including in the application and interview process.

$235K - $365K. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of Reed Smith’s pay range for this position. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

Benefits include:

• 4
• 01k Plan
• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Virtual Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Hospital indemnity
• Critical illness
• Life insurance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Lyra Health EAP
• Paid Family Leave
• College Savings Plan
• Transportation benefit
• Back-up Child Care
• College Coach
• Pet insurance
• Paid sick time
• Vacation time
• Excess Liability Insurance

Additional information on our benefits can be found here

https://www.reedsmith.com/join-us/united-states/experienced-lawyers-and-judicial-clerks/

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