Washington, D.C. - M&A (SEC) Group - Junior - Associate

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Discretionary year-end bonus

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Washington, DC, seeks an outstanding lateral associate (class of 2025–2023) with SEC experience to join our Corporate practice. The role offers a hybrid schedule and a generous base salary, with a discretionary year-end bonus potential.

The successful candidate will demonstrate top academic credentials and relevant firm or SEC experience, and must be admitted to practice in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Lateral candidate with SEC experience.
• High level of academic achievement.
• Solid law firm or SEC experience required.
• Admitted to practice in Washington, DC.

Skills

SEC experience

Law firm experience

Education

Bar admission in DC

Job description

Skadden's Corporate practice of the Washington DC office is seeking an outstanding lateral candidate (class of 2025-2023) with SEC experience. High level of academic achievement and solid law firm or SEC experience required. Qualified candidates should be admitted to practice law in Washington D.C. The starting base salary for this position is expected to be between $225,000 to $260,000 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

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Applicants who require an accommodation during the application process should contact Alex Taylor at [phone].

Skadden will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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