2 days ago
Key requirements
4+ years of substantive M&A experience at a leading law firm Strong foundation in public company transactions Basic knowledge of United States securities laws including the proxy rules Excellent academic credentials and legal knowledge
The role
White & Case is seeking a mid-level Associate with 4+ years of M&A experience to join their New York office. This role focuses on Shareholder Activism within the M&A and Securities practice areas, advising public companies and financial institutions on complex transactional matters.
What you'll do
- Advise public companies, hedge funds, private equity firms and investment banks, in connection with mergers and acquisitions, takeover preparedness and defense, shareholder activism and defense, general corporate advisory work and securities offerings
- Assisting with the preparation of nomination notices and proxy statements
- Advising and leading drafting efforts for all aspects of shareholder cooperation agreements, share purchase/merger agreements, joint ventures and investments for sophisticated clients investing in the public markets
- Conducting and overseeing legal research and diligence
- Ensuring clients’ interests are properly represented and protected at all times
What we're looking for
4+ years of substantive M&A experience at a leading law firm
Strong foundation in public company transactions
Basic knowledge of United States securities laws including the proxy rules
Excellent academic credentials and legal knowledge
Commercially minded with a solid grasp of the market
Excellent drafting, writing and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail, organizational, verbal, interpersonal and project management skills
Interest in activism and activism defense
Ability to run discrete aspects of transactions independently, with appropriate supervision depending on class year
Exercises sound legal and commercial judgment
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and creative thinking when addressing complex legal and structural issues
Anticipates client needs and maintains a service-oriented mindset
Communicates clearly and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and internal stakeholders
Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative and a self-starter
Strong academic record and excellent legal drafting and analytical skills
Contributes to a collaborative, high-performing deal team culture
A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to the New York bar (or the ability to become admitted) and in good standing
Fluency in English
Direct experience with shareholder activism focused on defense and/or activism preferred for midlevel candidates· nice to have
Experience in drafting and negotiating SPAs, APAs and/or merger agreements and LLC and/or partnership agreements and other ancillary transaction documents is also highly desirable· nice to have
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability coverage
401(k) retirement savings
Vacation time
Leave programs (including parental leave)
Performance bonus eligible
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