Associate, M&A

About the Firm

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people to work for the world's leading businesses, transform the status quo, and deliver their best work while helping their careers thrive.

We provide first-rate training and development, are committed to an inclusive environment, and offer support and ways of working that help optimize wellbeing.

About the Department

We are incredibly proud of our rich legacy—formed over decades—advising many of the world's leading corporations and financial institutions in their most complex and critical transactions. Consistently ranked as one of the world's leading law firms for M&A, we are at the forefront of the world's most innovative transactions. Our M&A lawyers have accumulated decades of experience advising on many of the most high-profile transactions in the marketplace, including public company transactions, special committee representations, private sales, take-privates, complicated joint ventures, and consortium transactions.

About the Role

A&O Shearman's corporate M&A practice is seeking exceptional senior-level associates to join its growing US presence who are eager to be part of something transformative. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate M&A work at a law firm and will be responsible for supporting and leading various aspects of complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and other strategic business combinations. The role is client-facing and requires confidence in communicating with opposing parties.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a variety of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and venture capital financings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate primary and ancillary transaction documents.
• Assist in managing due diligence and all logistical preparation for signing/closing.
• Communicate with appropriate audiences on open issues and transaction documents.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted, and in good standing, to the Texas bar.
• Previous corporate M&A experience, either at a firm or in-house.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience negotiating critical points of a deal with opposing counsel.
• Experience reviewing purchase agreements and creating an issues list.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred JD years: 2017–2021.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $365,000 - $435,000, depending on the candidate's JD year.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus.
• Paid leave.
• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.