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Key requirements
Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degree, or foreign equivalent Admission to a U.S. state bar Four (4) years of experience working as an Associate, or related job/role/title with a law firm working on corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions Experience representing private equity and other investors in complex public and private M&A transactions, including cross-border transactions involving international counterparties
The role
Kirkland & Ellis seeks a Lateral Associate for its New York M&A / Private Equity practice group. This role is for an experienced attorney to lead and assist on complex public and private mergers and acquisitions transactions, including cross-border deals.
What you'll do
- Lead and assist complex public and private mergers and acquisitions transactions, including cross-border transactions involving international counterparties
- Coordinate the due diligence process for corporate transactions, including reviewing and analyzing corporate governance documents, regulatory filings, and material commercial agreements to identify legal risks and provide actionable recommendations
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of transaction documents, including purchase agreements, contribution agreements, disclosure schedules, ancillary agreements, and related corporate documentation
- Provide legal advice and strategic guidance on transaction structuring, risk allocation, and regulatory considerations throughout the deal lifecycle
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, tax, and operations, as well as external counsel and counterparties, to facilitate efficient execution of corporate transactions
- Coordinate and manage data rooms and diligence workflows, including organizing, reviewing, and synthesizing large volumes of documentation
What we're looking for
Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degree, or foreign equivalent
Admission to a U.S. state bar
Four (4) years of experience working as an Associate, or related job/role/title with a law firm working on corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions
Experience representing private equity and other investors in complex public and private M&A transactions, including cross-border transactions involving international counterparties
Experience coordinating the due diligence process for corporate transactions, including reviewing and analyzing corporate governance documents, regulatory filings, and material commercial agreements to identify legal risks and provide actionable recommendations
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of transaction documents, including purchase agreements, contribution agreements, disclosure schedules, ancillary agreements, and related corporate documentation
Experience providing legal advice and strategic guidance on transaction structuring, risk allocation, and regulatory considerations throughout the deal lifecycle
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, tax, and operations, as well as external counsel and counterparties, to facilitate efficient execution of corporate transactions
Experience coordinating and managing data rooms and diligence workflows, including organizing, reviewing, and synthesizing large volumes of documentation
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Lateral Associate
Kirkland & Ellis · New York
New York