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Mergers & Acquisitions Resource Attorney

Direct Counsel • Bellflower, CA 90706 • Posted 14 days ago via ZipRecruiter

In-person • Full-time • $275,000-$335,000/yr • Senior Level

Job Description

Job Description
Mergers & Acquisitions Resource Attorney

Locations: Boston, Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles (Downtown), New York, Palo Alto, Reston, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle
Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Resource Attorney for a top-ranked law firm with multiple office locations. This is a non-client-facing role designed to support the M&A group through legal research, precedent development, and knowledge management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Transaction Database Management – Input and maintain deal terms from signed transactions.
  • Form & Precedent Drafting – Develop and organize templates and legal resources for the M&A team.
  • Legal Updates – Track and summarize regulatory developments impacting M&A transactions.
  • Legal Education – Collaborate on training materials and firmwide legal education initiatives.
  • Marketing & Business Development – Assist in content creation for marketing, pitches, and industry outreach.
  • Attorney Support – Provide legal resources, templates, and precedent documents to attorneys.
  • Knowledge Management & Innovation – Support practice innovation projects and process improvements.
Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of M&A experience in a US corporate/transactional practice.
  • Strong knowledge of public and private M&A, corporate governance, and market trends.
  • Exceptional drafting, research, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
  • A team-oriented approach with flexibility to support evolving initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Salary Range: $275,000 - $335,000 (Final offer based on experience and location).
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and commuter benefits.
  • Generous vacation, sick leave, and parental leave policies.
  • Professional development and knowledge management initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&A attorney looking to transition into a strategic, research-focused role at a leading global law firm.

Apply today to learn more.