Mergers & Acquisitions & Tax Partner Attorney

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate Partner with immediate availability. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, should be a highly skilled writer, highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation. Role & Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including merger agreements, stock and asset purchase agreements, letters of intent, and related ancillary agreements. Advise sellers, management teams, and buyers throughout the deal lifecycle, including term negotiation, diligence, document production, and closing execution. Coordinate and manage legal due diligence, identify and elevate key issues, and partner with business teams to develop practical risk‑mitigation strategies. Ensure appropriate internal stakeholders and functional partners are engaged and that transactions are executed in accordance with applicable procedures and policies. Support joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and capital raises, with a preference for experience in commercial real estate transactions. Review, revise, and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts in support of ongoing business operations. Prepare periodic updates and reports on deal status, including regulatory approvals, key issues, and external legal spend. Conduct legal research and monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments impacting transactions and corporate structure. Advise emerging and growth companies on corporate formation, governance, restructurings, and entity management. Support tax due diligence and transaction structuring, including identification of tax risks, exposures, and mitigation opportunities. Assist with tax controversy matters arising from transactions, including coordinating responses to tax authority inquiries and information requests. Work with outside counsel on audits, administrative appeals, and litigation support, including document management and fact development. Track key tax filing and closing deliverables (e.g., elections, withholding, and allocation schedules) to support timely, accurate post‑closing compliance. Qualifications 10 years of continuous, specific, and verifiable Mergers & Acquisitions experience. Experience supporting joint ventures and capital raises; commercial real estate experience is a plus. Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate complex transaction and commercial agreements. Strong project management skills and comfort coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders through tight timelines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a practical, business‑oriented approach to risk. Physical Criteria Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours a day Ability to hear and respond to conversations professionally Ability to use a mouse, keyboard Ability to handle varying stress levels (low, moderate, high, very high) and maintain professional composure. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr DarrowEverett LLP