Senior Corporate M&A Attorney

LeoForce; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce in Uniondale, NY seeks a Senior Corporate M&A Attorney with 8+ years in corporate law, focusing on mergers and acquisitions. You will draft, review, and negotiate complex documents, manage due diligence, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to protect client interests.

The role demands strong negotiation, communication, and integrity, with responsibility for managing external counsel and guiding corporate policy implementations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in corporate law focusing on M&A.
• Strong drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex legal documents.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing external counsel and coordinating cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
• Lead drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, stock purchase agreements, and JV agreements.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence investigations and identify legal risks.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with policies, laws, and regulations.
• Develop relationships with clients and provide timely updates to meet business objectives.
• Develop corporate policies and provide ongoing counsel on legal matters.

Skills

M&A expertise

Due diligence

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Corporate governance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Job description

Senior Corporate M&A Attorney

Location: Uniondale, NY, US

Salary: $250,000 - $450,000 per year

Job Details

We are looking for a talented and experienced Corporate M&A Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. This is a remarkable opportunity for an individual who is highly knowledgeable in the realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and who has a proven track record of managing complex transactions and drafting meticulous legal documents. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert legal counsel to our corporate clients, guiding them through the intricate process of M&A and ensuring their business interests are well-protected. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
• Lead the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of a wide range of complex legal documents including but not limited to asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, stock purchase agreements, and joint venture agreements.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence investigations to identify potential legal risks and devise effective mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure all transactional documents are in compliance with company policies, laws, and regulations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing them with timely updates and ensuring their business objectives are met.
• Participate in the development of corporate policies, procedures, and programs, and provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters.
• Manage external counsel and oversee the delivery of legal services.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate law, with a strong focus on M&A.
• Admitted to the state bar.
• Proven track record in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents, including asset purchase agreements and contracts.
• Exceptional understanding of corporate law, securities law, and corporate governance.
• Proficient in managing due diligence investigations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate with different teams, and work under pressure.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.

A bit about us:

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