New York - M&A Mid-Level Associate

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 365,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced mentor program

Hybrid work model

Extensive pro bono program

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York is seeking mid-level associates to join its M&A group. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in public and private M&A transactions and a strong academic background. This position offers a competitive salary between $365,000 and $390,000 and the opportunity for a year-end bonus. The firm promotes a hybrid work model and provides a mentor program to support professional transitions, fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public and private M&A transactions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across practice areas.
• Strong academic background and peer firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of public and private M&A transactions.
• Participate in an enhanced mentor program for professional transitions.

Skills

Teamwork

M&A transaction experience

High academic achievement

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

The M&A group in the New York office is looking for mid-level associates (i.e., class of 2020/2021) with broad experience working on a variety of public and private M&A transactions and the ability to work effectively as part of a team across practices areas. High level of academic achievement and peer firm experience preferred. The starting base salary for this New York position is expected to be between $365,000-$390,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law. This position may be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in an enhanced mentor program, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions.

These efforts, along with our professional development and other Skadden benefits, including a hybrid work model*, offer a dynamic environment where all can shape their own career trajectories while contributing to groundbreaking legal work. We also have an extensive pro bono program that allows attorneys to devote, and receive credit for, time for myriad causes that spark their interests and matches those interests with the legal needs in the community.

*Our current hybrid work model consists of working Monday through Thursday in the office. Attorneys also receive the opportunity to work remotely for specified periods throughout the year.

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.

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