Corporate and Securities Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate and Securities Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate and Securities Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of experience to join a leading global law firm and its sophisticated Corporate and Securities practice.

New York, NY

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions , with hands-on experience drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents. This role offers the opportunity to serve as a key member of deal teams, advising buyers, sellers, and financial sponsors on sophisticated domestic and international transactions from due diligence through closing.

• Represent buyers, sellers, financial sponsors, and other clients in sophisticated mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate primary transaction documents, including:
  • Purchase and sale agreements
  • Merger agreements
  • Disclosure schedules
  • Representations and warranties
  • LLC agreements
  • Stockholder agreements
  • Management equity incentive programs
• Manage key transaction workstreams from due diligence through closing.
• Prepare due diligence memoranda, issues lists, and other transaction analyses.
• Advise clients on legal, regulatory, and business considerations affecting mergers and acquisitions and other complex corporate transactions.
• Conduct legal research and develop strategic recommendations regarding deal structures and processes.
• Participate in negotiations with opposing counsel and advise partners and senior attorneys on significant deal issues.
• Coordinate with attorneys in specialized areas including antitrust, environmental, real estate, tax, data privacy, and intellectual property.
• Review corporate formation, organization, and transaction documents prepared by junior attorneys.
• Review and edit legal opinions, correspondence, reports, and other work product.
• Support pro bono matters and participate in firm activities and committees as appropriate.

• At least 2 years of experience providing legal analysis and strategic advice regarding mergers and acquisitions , complex corporate transactions, and related deal processes.
• At least 2 years of experience drafting and reviewing primary mergers and acquisitions documents and ancillary transaction agreements.
• Experience participating in negotiations and communicating with opposing counsel regarding major deal issues.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and subject-matter attorneys on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Experience leading key transaction workstreams, including due diligence and closing processes.
• Strong understanding of corporate transaction structures and deal processes.
• Experience reviewing and mentoring on work product prepared by junior associates preferred.
• Familiarity with legal workflow and research technologies, including iManage and Intelligize.
• Experience with legal artificial intelligence tools such as Legora or Kira preferred.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar required.

The anticipated salary for this position is $390,000 annually , plus comprehensive benefits.

This position is eligible for up to 40% remote work .

Up to 10% domestic travel may be required for meetings and conferences.

Candidates should be prepared to submit a resume and law school transcript .