Wilmington - M&A Mid-Level Associate

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentor program

Pro bono program

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Wilmington, DE, seeks mid-level associates (Class of 2020–2022) with experience in mergers & acquisitions and other corporate transactions. The M&A/Corporate Group advises on Delaware law aspects of transactions, fiduciary duties, governance, and alternative entity matters, including Delaware LLCs and LPs.

The position offers a hybrid work model and a strong mentor program, plus an extensive pro bono initiative.

Qualifications

• Experience in mergers & acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
• Knowledge of Delaware law aspects of transactions, fiduciary duties, and corporate governance.
• Experience with alternative entity law, focusing on Delaware LLCs and LPs.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in mergers & acquisitions and other corporate matters.
• Advise on Delaware law, fiduciary duties, and corporate governance issues.
• Assist with structuring and negotiating transactions and related matters.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

Corporate transactions

Delaware law

Fiduciary duties

Corporate governance

Alternative entity law

Delaware LLCs & LPs

Job description

The Wilmington M&A/Corporate Group is seeking mid-level associates (Class of 2022-2020) with experience in mergers & acquisitions and other corporate transactions, as well as general corporate and alternative entity law matters.

The M&A/Corporate Group of Skadden represents and advises clients in a wide variety of transactional and other corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, private equity investments, joint ventures and restructurings. We also advise clients and other lawyers in the firm on Delaware law aspects of transactions, fiduciary duties, and corporate governance matters, as well as alternative entity law, focusing on Delaware limited liability companies and limited partnerships.

The starting base salary for this position is expected to be between $310,000 to $390,000. 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.

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

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