Corporate Associate - M&A:

About the Role

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is seeking an Associate with 3-4 years of law firm experience to work with its Mergers & Acquisitions team within the Corporate practice group in either our Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, D.C., or New York City office. The candidate should be comfortable in a collaborative environment working with colleagues locally, across the US, and across the world. We strive to develop exceptional attorneys across all levels by providing them with the tools and experiences needed to build successful careers. The Associate will join an active practice that represents clients in national and international transactions across a wide range of industries and sectors, including manufacturing, technology, telecommunications, energy, timber, water and other natural resources, and financial services.

Key Characteristics

• Three to four years of law firm experience primarily focused on M&A and related transactions.
• Experience leading M&A deals from inception through closing, including serving as the lead draftsperson for the primary transaction documents.
• Experience managing multiple deals simultaneously.
• Experience interacting with clients and opposing counsel.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-disciplinary and cross-border teams on transactions and broader commercial matters.

Qualifications

• Broad experience working on M&A, private equity transactions, private investments, complex restructurings, joint ventures, and other transactions.
• 3-4 years of law firm experience primarily focused on M&A and related transactions.

Skills & Attributes

• Self-motivation, professionalism, and creativity.
• Comfortable in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to interact with clients and opposing counsel.
• Ability to manage multiple deals simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-disciplinary and cross-border teams.

Benefits

• Interesting work with industry-leading practices and an impressive client list.
• Significant practical training, informal training, and formal training programs.
• An approachable and supportive culture guided by core values of collaboration, inclusivity, openness, creativity, and professionalism.
• Commitment to programs that identify ways to create and maintain a culture that reflects our values when it comes to inclusion, representation, and opportunity.
• Thorough benefits options and thoughtful wellness programs.

Pay

The salary range for our Associate position is $260,000–$310,000, commensurate with years of relevant experience and geographic location.

Schedule

The Associate position requires in-office presence three days per week.