Description:
About the Opportunity:We are seeking a junior corporate associate for our Corporate Group. Our Corporate Group clients include investors, early-stage startups, growth stage companies and recognized industry leaders, with a particular focus in the entertainment, advertising, technology, media and hospitality industries. We are particularly interested in candidates with a broad corporate background, with a preference for candidates with experience working with one or more of the following: emerging-growth companies, media, entertainment and advertising-oriented ventures (including agencies, production companies, content creators and talent), in connection with corporate governance, venture capital financings, the formation of joint ventures, corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions, including managing due diligence processes, disclosure schedules and closing deliverables. We expect our associates to be able to work independently, juggle numerous matters simultaneously, and have strong client relations skills. Attorney must be admitted to practice in New York.
Responsibilities:
- Support all phases of mergers and acquisitions transactions, including diligence, drafting, negotiation, signing and closing activities
- Perform complex legal research, manage due diligence requests and review diligence materials in connection with mergers and acquisitions, financings and other corporate transactions.
- Evaluate current and new projects, partnerships, mergers, divestitures, and acquisitions for potential legal issues.
- Under the guidance of the supervising partners, advise clients on corporate governance, policies, procedures, finances, intellectual property, employment, operations, and regulatory issues, and guide them towards best practices in corporate law regulation compliance.
- Collaborate with partners and clients on matters to gain hands-on experience.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Experience conducting and organizing due diligence reviews and coordinating requests among clients, counterparties and deal teams.
- Experience preparing, reviewing and maintaining disclosure schedules, transaction checklists and closing documentation.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple matters, workstreams, and deadlines in a fast-paced transactional practice.
- Strong drafting, analytical, legal research, writing, and communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and a practical, client-service-oriented approach.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with partners, senior attorneys, clients, and deal team members.
Education and Experience:
- Ideal for a candidate with at least 1 year of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings and general corporate matters.
- Membership in the New York Bar is required.
