New York Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Morrison & Foerster, LLPNew York, NY
Onsite

About The Position

MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. We are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for our top-notch talent. MoFo consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to our legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to our communities. Our Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group represents Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, investment banks, and privately-held companies in their most high-profile and complex mergers and acquisitions.

Requirements

  • 2 – 6 years of significant experience in mergers + acquisitions and other strategic transactions.
  • Experience in handling domestic and cross-border transactions, on both the buy and sell-side.
  • Solid understanding of complex structural and corporate issues pertaining to acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances, spin-offs, carve-outs, leveraged buyouts, recapitalization, and tender offers.
  • Ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form.
  • Outstanding research and analytical skills.
  • Excellent business and legal problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to delivering excellent client service in a team environment.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • Action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility.
  • Admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing or eligible to waive in.

Responsibilities

  • Handling domestic and cross-border transactions, on both the buy and sell-side.
  • Managing complex structural and corporate issues pertaining to acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances, spin-offs, carve-outs, leveraged buyouts, recapitalization, and tender offers.
  • Communicating complex matters in oral and written form.
  • Conducting research and analysis.
  • Solving business and legal problems.
  • Delivering excellent client service in a team environment.
  • Taking on increased levels of responsibility.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Industry-leading parental leave
  • Family benefits
  • Adoption assistance
  • Fertility treatment options
  • Backup child care
  • Backup elder care
  • Tax-free health accounts (HSA and FSA)
  • 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans
  • Global wellness program
  • Free access to health care advocates
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Talkspace app access
  • Calm app access
  • Flex Time Away
  • Reduced schedule arrangements
  • Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration
  • Paid fees for up to two professional associations
  • Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel
  • Matching gift programs for law school donations
  • Matching gift programs for charitable organization donations
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