Corporate Mid Level Transactional Attorney

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $260,000 - $390,000 Base Salary, commensurate with seniority and experience.

Bonuses: Eligible for a substantial annual performance bonus consistent with top-tier market standards.

We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Mid-Level Transactional Attorney to join a dynamic legal team specializing in high-profile public mergers and acquisitions. This role offers a unique opportunity to become an integral player in transactions that shape market dynamics and involve publicly listed companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic counsel to corporate boards and executive management on complex mergers, tender offers, and proxy contests.
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize transaction agreements and disclosure schedules.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal securities laws, including the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with focus on Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K, and Schedule 13D/G.
• Conduct thorough pre-closing diligence reviews and deliver insightful analyses.
• Advise on corporate governance issues specific to public companies during transformative deals.
• Mentor and guide junior associates in transactional and compliance processes.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the New York State Bar or eligible to waive in promptly.
• 3 to 6 years of robust experience in corporate transactions with an emphasis on public company M&A at a similar large law firm.
• Strong academic track record and exceptional legal writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide a detailed deal sheet showcasing public company M&A experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the Enterprise Technology or Life Sciences sectors.
• L.L.M. in Securities Regulation or Corporate Law.
• Expertise in capital markets transactions like debt offerings or equity issuances.
• Proven capability to manage multiple complex assignments in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a hybrid work option, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package. Interested candidates must provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter for consideration. Interview-related expenses will be covered.