Job description:
This role involves providing comprehensive legal counsel and execution in a range of corporate transactions. Primary responsibilities include:
- Managing all aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents (e.g., purchase agreements, merger agreements, term sheets), and overseeing deal closings.
- Handling leveraged buyout transactions, including financing agreements and related documentation.
- Advising on corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.
- Structuring and executing complex commercial transactions.
- Conducting in-depth legal research and analysis on relevant issues.
- Interacting with clients, investment bankers, and financial advisors.
- Collaborating with subject matter experts across various practice areas within the firm.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the State Bar of Georgia or willingness to obtain admission promptly.
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in M&A, leveraged buyouts, corporate governance, legal secondment, regulatory requirements for acquistion, due diligence, corporate contracts and complex commercial transactions within a reputable law firm as outside counsel.
- Background supporting clients in private industry, private equity, public companies, international corporations and conglomerates.
- Strong understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry practices.
- Exceptional analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to draft and negotiate complex legal documents.
- Demonstrated ability to manage client engagements effectively.
- Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
- Strong work ethic and a high degree of responsibility and initiative.
Preferred:
Experience with ESOP M&A transactions is a plus. Deferred Compensation, Tax Planning and Advisement for S Corporations
- Acquisitions
- Agreement review and negotiation
- Divestitures
- Due diligence and negotiations
- Mergers
- New business policy framework development
- Notice and consent support
- Obligation termination
- Pre-deal contracts diligence and catalogue management
- Process development
- Post-deal contract review and remediation
- Risk assessment
- Strategic investments and joint ventures
- Supplemental documentation and deal support
- Term review and negotiation
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Top-tier, nationally recognized legal practice in Atlanta to identify a highly motivated and skilled mid-level Corporate Transactions Associate. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on high-level M&A and Corporate Finance work.
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. The firm values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment practices.
This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career within a prestigious and dynamic legal environment. If you meet the required qualifications and are seeking a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.
The ideal candidate will possess 4-6 years of sophisticated experience gained within a reputable law firm environment.