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Mid-Level Tech Transactions Associate
New York City, NY
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Transactional Public Markets Focus

  • Practice Area: Public Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Advisory
  • Location: New York, NY
  • Salary: $260,000 - $390,000 Base Salary, commensurate with seniority and experience. Candidates are eligible for a substantial annual performance bonus, consistent with the top quartile of the AmLaw 50 market.


About the Firm:

Our client is an elite, internationally recognized law firm consistently ranked in the AmLaw 50 and frequently cited by Chambers Global for Tier 1 excellence in Corporate/M&A and key sector specializations such, as Enterprise Technology and Biomedical Innovation. Founded on a culture of strategic counsel and unparalleled client service, the firm has achieved headline-grabbing success through high-stakes, complex cross-border transactions that redefine market landscapes. This is a collegial, high-performing environment offering an accelerated career trajectory and an opportunity to work alongside some of the world's most accomplished corporate attorneys.


Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a preeminent Global Mergers & Acquisitions Group, concentrating on transactions involving publicly traded companies. The Associate will be a central figure in matters of national significance, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of sophisticated corporate transactions.


Day-to-day responsibilities will involve:

  • Strategically advising corporate boards and executive teams on the structural and legal aspects of both sell-side and buy-side mergers, tender offers, and proxy contests.
  • Drafting and negotiating definitive transaction agreements, ancillary documents, and complex disclosure schedules.
  • Ensuring meticulous regulatory compliance with U.S. federal securities laws, particularly the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (including reporting obligations on Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K, and compliance with Schedule 13D/G).
  • Conducting pre-closing diligence reviews and synthesizing findings for partners and clients.
  • Serving as a trusted advisor on intricate corporate governance issues unique to public companies navigating transformative transactions.
  • Mentorship and supervision of junior associates on transactional processes and securities compliance.


Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited Law School.
  • Active membership, in good standing, of the New York State Bar (or eligibility to waive in promptly).
  • A minimum of three (3) to six (6) years of comprehensive corporate transactional experience, with a demonstrable focus on public company M&A acquired within a comparable large law firm setting.
  • Excellent academic credentials from law school and undergraduate studies.
  • Demonstrated capacity for exceptional legal writing, verbal advocacy, and high-level analytical reasoning.
  • Ability to provide a comprehensive deal sheet detailing public company M&A experience.


Preferred Skills:

  • Substantive experience representing clients in the Enterprise Technology sector and/or the Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical industries.
  • Advanced credentials such as an L.L.M. in Securities Regulation or Corporate Law.
  • Expertise in related areas of capital markets transactions, including debt offerings or registered equity issuances.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex files simultaneously in a fast-paced, demanding environment.


This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment, and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.


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