Associate Attorney

Piper Sandler Companies

$175K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Self-motivated with a detail-oriented approach to problem-solving
  • Strong experience in securities and M&A transactions
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team under limited supervision
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed
  • Preferred experience in a large law firm or investment bank
  • Must hold a valid license in New York or Minnesota.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with attorneys to support investment banking and capital markets
  • Draft and negotiate legal documents like engagement letters and NDAs
  • Participate in various firm committees relevant to M&A and opinions
  • Stay updated on regulatory and legislative changes impacting the firm
  • Assist internal clients on special projects as needed
  • Oversee management of outside counsel and legal expenses
  • Support third-party matters and manage ancillary litigation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in prestigious investment banking and capital markets fields
  • Engagement with various firm committees for professional growth
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced attorneys
  • Work on high-stakes transactions and legal documents
  • Gain exposure to regulatory and legislative changes in the industry
Full Job Description
We are currently looking for an associate-level Attorney to provide legal advice on corporate, securities and M&A matters in our New York, NY or Minneapolis, MN office. In this role, the attorney would be an Associate General Counsel for Investment Banking and Capital Markets. Responsibilities: • Working with other firm attorneys to provide legal support to the firm's investment banking and capital markets businesses • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements and transaction documents • Participating in firm committees, such as commitment committee, M&A committee and opinion committee • Monitoring relevant regulatory and legislative changes and requirements • Working with internal clients on special projects as requested • Managing outside counsel and outside legal expenses • Assisting with third-party matters and ancillary litigation matters Requirements: • Candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented problem-solvers with high work standards, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills; and a high-level of discretion, maturity and ethical integrity. • Candidates should have relevant experience working on both securities and M&A transactions. • Candidates must be able to work well both with a team and independently under limited supervision, and must be able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and be flexible to adapt to changing organizational needs. • Candidates must be willing to work overtime as workload requires. • Large law firm or investment bank experience strongly preferred. • Two to four years of experience is generally preferred. • Must be licensed in New York or Minnesota, as applicable. The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $175,000 - $200,000 per year. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience, location and other factors. This position is eligible for annual incentive compensation which will be a part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market. #LI-BSL1

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