Corporate Senior M&A Attorney New Jersey
Our client a highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Senior M&A Attorney with 5 years of sophisticated experience in M&A transactions corporate governance and commercial law. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and businesssavvy attorney to play a key role in advising clients on complex M&A transactions ensuring legal compliance and providing strategic counsel in collaboration with an established corporate team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal counsel on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters including business formations governance compliance contracts and M&A transactions
- Manage the full lifecycle of M&A transactions from due diligence through postclosing integration
- Draft review and negotiate key transaction agreements including:
- Purchase agreements
- Shareholder agreements
- Merger agreements
- Oversee and maintain transaction documents and agreements ensuring a comprehensive legal record
- Work closely with clients and internal teams to align legal strategies with business objectives
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to provide comprehensive legal services to corporate clients
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABAaccredited law school
- Bar admission in New Jersey (NY admission is a plus)
- Minimum of 5 years of sophisticated corporate/M&A experience preferably in a BigLaw or reputable corporate law firm
- Exceptional negotiation drafting and communication skills
- Highly selfmotivated with strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Ability to work under pressure manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines
- Strong commercial and business acumen with a focus on providing practical clientfocused solutions
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
- Teamoriented mindset with the ability to collaborate and lead when necessary
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with document management and accounting software
The Perks:
- Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package
- Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive firm culture that recognizes and values individual contributions
- Opportunities to participate in philanthropic initiatives and community impact projects
- The ability to make a substantial impact within a prestigious and dynamic corporate law practice