Job description
This is a remote position.
Remote M&A Partner – Mergers & Acquisitions
Firm Overview
A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced M&A Attorney with 8+ years to join its highly active Corporate Practice Group.
The firm advises privately held middle-market and lower-middle-market companies in complex transactions throughout the United States and internationally. Its clients includeprivate equity sponsors, founder-owned and family-owned businesses, strategic acquirers, portfolio companies, family offices, and private investors.
Job SummaryThe firm is seeking an accomplishedM&A Partner, Counsel, or senior transactional attorneywith substantial experience leading private-company mergers and acquisitions.
The ideal candidate will be able to independently manage sophisticated transactions from initial structuring through closing, negotiate principal deal documents, supervise transaction teams, and work directly with clients and their other professional advisors.
This is aremote opportunityoffering sophisticated transactional work, substantial client responsibility, and a more attractive billing expectation than many larger firms.
Responsibilities and Duties
Leading sophisticatedprivate-company mergers and acquisitions
Representing buyers, sellers, private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, founders, and strategic acquirers
Handling private equity, strategic M&A, leveraged buyout, management buyout, and other corporate transactions
Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, merger agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary transaction documents
Managing transactions from initial structuring and due diligence through signing and closing
Advising clients regarding transaction structure, negotiation strategy, and risk allocation
Supervising associates and coordinating transaction teams
Maintaining direct communication with clients, opposing counsel, investment bankers, accountants, and other transaction advisors
Working collaboratively with attorneys across complementary practice areas to efficiently address issues arising during transactions
Participating in the continued development and growth of the firm's Corporate and M&A practice
The position offers:
Remote work
Approximately1,700 billable hours
Sophisticated middle-market M&A matters
Significant direct client responsibility
Partner-level autonomy
Strong internal transactional support
Opportunity to develop and expand an existing practice
A collaborative and practical approach to getting deals completed efficiently and on favorable terms
Requirements
Significant experience handling sophisticatedprivate-company M&A transactions
Strong experience independently leading and closing transactions
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
Experience managing associates and deal teams
Strong client-management and communication skills
Excellent academic and professional credentials
Admission and good standing in an applicable U.S. jurisdiction
Experience representingprivate equity sponsors, founder-owned companies, strategic buyers and sellers, or other middle-market transaction participantsis particularly attractive.
Candidates with established client relationships or a portable practice will receive strong consideration. The firm also has a substantial existing transactional platform that can support the right lateral partner.
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated compensation range is$360,000–$420,000, depending upon experience, qualifications, client relationships, portable business, and other relevant factors.
The firm offers a comprehensive law firm benefits package.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.