Litigation/M&A-Associate
Corporate
Washington DC
BigLaw
5+ Years
The Role
Public and private companies around the world turn to this firm's Mergers & Acquisitions Practice for guidance on a wide range of strategic transactions, from multibillion-dollar hostile public takeovers to private middle-market acquisitions. The team of over 550 corporate attorneys has represented a range of major corporations, private equity and venture capital firms, investment banks, lenders, senior management, and shareholders in industry-leading transactions. The firm's Private Equity Practice has wide-ranging experience representing private equity firms in complex domestic and cross-border transactions in a variety of industries, including consumer products, aerospace, manufacturing, food and beverage, health care, financial services, distribution, and technology. They work regularly with regional, national, and global private equity firms advising them in connection with acquisitions, dispositions, financing transactions, and fund formation. The focus is on serving all aspects of private equity firm legal needs, from purchase and sale transactions, as well as more broadly on portfolio company support, finance matters, fund formation, ongoing fund operation, tax analysis, and business reorganization and restructuring transactions.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of significant experience in corporate transactions with an emphasis on private M&A and private company financings, including private equity, venture capital and general corporate governance. Experience with M&A in regulated industries is a plus. Candidates must have a strong working knowledge of acquisition agreements and the other documentation used in complex M&A and private equity transactions and proficiency in drafting the same. Well-versed in the mechanics of leading an M&A transaction from inception to closing; experience leading due diligence teams; general corporate and corporate governance experience; ability to work effectively as part of a team across practice areas and a willingness to train junior associates.
The Firm
VaultLaw 75. This firm counts among its clients some of the biggest names in information technology, energy, entertainment, telecommunications, real estate, financial services, and health care. With over three dozen offices worldwide, an exceptionally broad practice scope, and household names for clients, it ranks as one of the nation’s largest firms. While the volume of work is high, associates are offered vast flexibility in terms of when and where they work which allows them greater management over their hours and workload. Most Associates are generally pleased with their salary and believe it to be a fair reflection of the hours they billed throughout the year. Associates say the path to partnership is achievable for those wanting to pursue it and exit opportunities are numerous, either to other firms or in government positions. Pro bono is encouraged at the firm and all associates are required to complete 25 hours of pro bono work, with up to 100 hours of pro bono work counting towards billable-hours.
Recruiter
Amanda Cannon | acannon@cannonlegalsearch.com
Job ID:
195