Corporate M&A Associate Attorney

Overview

A national law firm is seeking a mid-level Corporate & Securities Associate with 2-4 years of experience, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, to support its growing corporate practice. This is a fully remote position with a preference for candidates located within the Pacific or Mountain Time Zones.

Responsibilities

• Support clients on a variety of corporate matters including:
  • Commercial agreements and technology transactions
  • Drafting shareholder agreements and LLC operating agreements
  • Taking board minutes and drafting resolutions
  • Mergers & acquisitions: due diligence, disclosure schedules, document drafting, and managing closings
  • Joint ventures
  • Debt and equity capital markets transactions
  • Public company reporting
• Work directly with senior attorneys who have experience both in-house and in large law firms
• Engage in substantial client contact and professional growth opportunities
• Participate fully during normal business hours in a remote-first environment

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience working with corporate clients at a top-tier law firm, focusing on strategic transactions
• Experience managing significant aspects of strategic transactions, including due diligence review, drafting transaction documents and disclosure schedules, and preparing client summaries
• Ability to draft or identify complex contractual provisions such as anti-sandbagging clauses and "first-dollar" indemnity clauses
• Familiarity with waterfall spreadsheets and drafting disclosures
• Knowledge of securities regulations, including Reg D, Rule 144A, and distinctions between Category 1 and Category 3 Reg S offerings, is a plus
• Enthusiasm for expanding skills across various practice areas
• Demonstrated initiative, availability, and eagerness to succeed in a distributed work environment

Candidates who do not meet all criteria but are motivated to contribute and grow are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary with eligibility for production bonuses starting at 1,250 billed hours annually
• Origination payouts for matters brought to the firm
• Health insurance premium contributions for plans elected through the firm
• Fully remote work with no physical offices
• Opportunities for virtual and in-person mentoring, community building, best practice sharing, and client development

Location

• Fully remote position
• Preference for candidates located within Pacific or Mountain Time Zones

Additional Information

• Employment eligibility verification required in compliance with federal law
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States