Mid-Level Strategic M&A Associate

Paul Hastings LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Hastings LLP in New York, NY seeks an Associate focused on Strategic and Public M&A, with strong experience in private and public company transactions. You will play a key role in executing deals and managing high-level responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a business development mindset, a solid understanding of corporate law and market terms, and the ability to lead transactions across multiple industries. U.S. law firm experience is required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience handling both private and public company M&A transactions.
• Experience running deals and managing high-level responsibilities.
• Experience with public and private company transactions across industries.
• U.S. law firm experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic and public M&A matters with autonomy.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and oversee high-stakes deals.
• Develop business opportunities and maintain market terms understanding.

Skills

M&A experience

Public company transactions

Private equity familiarity

Deal management

Autonomy

Job description

Overview

• The role primarily focuses on Strategic and Public M&A, distinct from the firm's Private Equity practice group.
• Requires significant experience handling both private and public company M&A transactions.
• Requires substantial experience running deals and managing high-level responsibilities.
• The practice handles public and private company transactions, as well as some takeover defense matters (including shareholder activism) in a broad range of industries.
• Associates will work with autonomy and are expected to have a business development-oriented mindset, a good understanding of corporate law and market terms, and effective deal management skills.
• U.S. law firm experience is required.