What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney position at Direct Counsel?
Direct Counsel is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Dallas, Texas.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 3 years of corporate transactional experience to join a sophisticated mergers and acquisitions practice. The team represents private equity firms, financial sponsors, and strategic buyers and sellers in a broad range of complex domestic transactions, including leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, minority investments, and other strategic acquisitions and dispositions.
Responsibilities
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Represent private equity firms, financial sponsors, and strategic buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions transactions.
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Advise clients on leveraged buyouts, sell-side transactions, growth equity investments, minority investments, and other strategic transactions.
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Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition, disposition, and investment agreements.
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Prepare and manage closing documents and coordinate all aspects of transaction closings.
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Conduct legal due diligence and assist with transaction structuring.
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Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary legal teams throughout all phases of complex corporate transactions.
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Provide strategic legal advice on corporate and transactional matters.
Qualifications
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J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
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Active membership in the Texas State Bar.
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3 years of mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactional experience.
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Experience representing financial sponsors, private equity firms, and strategic buyers and sellers.
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Strong experience drafting and negotiating acquisition, disposition, and investment agreements.
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Experience managing sophisticated transactions through closing.
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Securities law experience is a plus.
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Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits
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Salary: $260,000-$435,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Comprehensive benefits package, including:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) retirement plan
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Paid time off
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Annual discretionary performance bonus
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Salary : $260,000 - $435,000