Job description

Department purpose
We are incredibly proud of our rich legacy-formed over decades-advising many of the world's leading corporations and financial institutions in their most complex and critical transactions. Consistently ranked as one of the world's leading law firms for M&A, we are at the forefront of the world's most innovative transactions. Our M&A lawyers have accumulated decades of experience advising on many of the most high-profile transactions in the marketplace from public company transactions, special committee representations, private sales and take privates to complicated joint ventures and consortium transactions.

Role purpose
A&O Shearman's corporate M&A practice is seeking exceptional senior-level associates to join its growing US presence who are eager to be a part of something transformative. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate M&A work at a law firm and will be responsible for supporting and leading various aspects of complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and other strategic business combinations. The mid, senior-level associate should be a self-starter with demonstrated experience running deals or a significant contributor on a team. The associate role will be client facing and should demonstrate confidence while speaking to opposing parties.

Role and responsibilities

• Represent clients in a variety of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and venture capital financings.
• Draft, review and negotiate primary and ancillary transaction documents.
• Assist in managing due diligence and all logistical preparation for signing/closing.
• Communicate with appropriate audiences on open issues and transaction documents.

Minimum requirements

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted, and in good standing, to the New York, Texas, or California bar.
• Previous corporate M&A experience, either at a firm or in-house.

Preferred requirements

• Previous experience negotiating critical points of a deal with opposing counsel.
• Experience reviewing purchase agreements and creating an issues list.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• JD years 2021- 2017

The salary range for this position is $225,000 - $435,000, depending on the candidate's JD year. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes a discretionary bonus, paid leave, life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.