Public M&A Associate: AmLaw 100 Experience, Hybrid

DLA Piper; New York; Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking an associate to join our growing corporate group in its New York office. The candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of experience executing merger and acquisitions transactions for public companies, with emphasis on drafting principal acquisition agreements and direct negotiation thereof.

Candidates must have direct and applicable big law firm experience, immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience in mergers and acquisitions at a leading firm.
• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm experience.
• Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officizing.

Responsibilities

• Legal Research: Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case/transaction preparation and strategy.
• Legal Writing: Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence.
• Case/Transaction Assistance and Management: Assist/Manage a variety of complex cases/transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement.
• Internal/External Client Interaction: Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative case/transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients.
• Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including court hearings, depositions, negotiations, trials, etc.
• Compliance: Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents.
• Professional Development: Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills.
• Firm Citizenship and Community Involvement: Engage in and contribute to; firm programs and initiatives; civic and professional organizations; pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities.

Skills

Communication skills

Research

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Business judgment

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Conceptual thinking

Persuasive communication

Management skills

Education

JD

Degree from an accredited law school

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking an associate to join our growing corporate group in its New York office. The candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of experience executing merger and acquisitions transactions for public companies, with emphasis on drafting principal acquisition agreements and direct negotiation thereof.

Candidates must have direct and applicable big law firm experience, immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools.