Corporate Merger and Acquisitions Associate

Job DescriptionAt K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.We are seeking an experienced midlevel associate to join the Corporate M&A team in our dynamic Charleston office. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of Corporate M&A experience with private equity transaction experience being preferred. Areas of experience and expertise should include:• Strong M&A experience, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating merger agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, letters of intent and related agreements• Experience with partnership agreements, joint ventures and limited liability company operating agreements• Substantial responsibility for closing M&A and related transactions• Conducting due diligence reviews• Advising clients on general corporate/entity matters and business mattersCandidates will work closely with experienced lawyers who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact. Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. We require strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service.Please contact Marley McLaughlin, Principal Legal Recruiter, at View email address on click.appcast.io with any questions.Base Compensation $225,000 - $ 255,000 / year.The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.ABOUT THE FIRMK&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world. The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.For more information or to view other job opportunities, please click here to go back to our careers page.Notice: We participate in E-Verify in certain Firm locations for purposes of verifying employment eligibility.Please be advised that this position requires successful completion of a background check. In accordance with the Washington State Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and applicable law qualified California and Washington State applicants with criminal history records will be considered. A criminal history will not categorically exclude a candidate from employment, and the Firm will consider relevant factors before making employment decisions based on criminal history information.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.BENEFITSK&L Gates offers our Associates a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time Associates include:Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)Pre-tax Commuting BenefitsDental InsuranceBusiness Travel Accident InsuranceVision InsurancePet Insurance401(k) Retirement planHealth Advocacy ServicesShort- and Long-term Disability ProtectionIdentity Protection/Restoration and Fraud InsuranceLife Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge servicePaid Time Off (Generally, paid time off is undefined with 3-4 weeks usually acceptable)Addiction ResourcesParental Leave (24 weeks of which 12 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support ServicesPaid Holidays (12)Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursementsFamily Building BenefitsPro Bono OpportunitiesFlexible Spending AccountsProfessional Development and CLE Credit OpportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramBar Expense Reimbursement529 DeductionsRelocationAccident InsuranceBalanced Hours ProgramCritical Illness InsuranceRamp-Up/Ramp-Down ProgramHospital Indemnity InsuranceEmployee Referral ProgramBereavement LeaveHybrid/Remote Work OpportunitiesBack-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving conciergePerks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount ProgramWellness ProgramAll other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by lawEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm’s policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.