Associate | M&A Mid

JOB SUMMARY

The M&A Associate works with Partners in processing/handling public and private company transactional work, drafting agreements, conducting due diligence processes who possesses 5-9+ years of relevant experience. This role will be located in our New York office. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Corporate Associate will be primarily focused on Mergers & Acquisitions. This candidate is responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Participating in all aspects of public and private company transactional work, including, without limitation, review and preparation of draft agreements, due diligence, tracking and coordinating signings and closings and other tasks appropriate based on years of experience and demonstrated ability.


• Coordination and oversight of due diligence efforts, including liaising with attorneys in specialty practice areas and/or co-counsel outside of EGS.


• May include mentoring and overseeing more junior attorneys.


• Mastery of organizational tasks (including keeping detailed checklists) and basic corporate drafting skills necessary for major corporate transactions such as mergers, stock or asset purchases, joint ventures and other collaborations, private placements and majority/minority investments. 


• Candidate will be primarily focused on M&A (public and private) but may from time to time be involved with other corporate matters, potentially including IPOs, capital markets engagements and other.


• Other Ad hoc projects and assignments as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have large public company experience.


• 7-9  years of corporate and securities practice experience.


• Proficiency in drafting documents, accustomed to overseeing diligence processes and managing detailed transactions from a process.


• Knowledge of basic securities laws and some exposure to public company transactional or capital markets work is required, along with a willingness to become more acquainted as necessary 


• Good attitude and work ethic and demonstrated aptitude for fast-paced and multi-faceted work, including on multiple transactions and types of assignments simultaneously


• Ability to work productively with EGS colleagues (attorneys and non-attorneys)


• Excellent written verbal and written communication skills


• Foundation for readiness to interact with clients with limited oversight


• Eagerness to take on increasing responsibilities


• Qualified to practice law in New York.


• Active member in good standing with the New York Bar Association.

COMPETENCIES

The competencies listed below describes the skills, knowledge and behavior required to perform this job. The successful candidate for this position will:

Ethics: Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically; uphold organizational values.

Interpersonal Skills: Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Judgement: Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions.

Project/Assignment Management: Develop project plans; coordinate projects; communicate changes and progress; complete projects on time; manage project team activities.

Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Analytical: Synthesize complex or diverse information; collect and research data; use intuition and experience to complement data; design work flows and procedures.

Customer Service: Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Dependability: Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Described below are the physical demands required by an employee in order to perform essential functions of this job successfully. If needed, reasonable accommodations may be established to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Continually required to sit.


• Occasionally required to stand.


• Occasionally required to walk.


• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.


• Frequently required to talk, hear, taste or smell.

WORK ENVIRONMENTIn performing the duties here in the employee is exposed to the below work environment conditions:

• Frequently a fast-paced environment determined by project to be completed.


• Frequently mid-paced environment on daily assigned projects.


• Occasional discomfort due to noise and temperature.


• Occasional pressure and mental fatigue due to the speed of the office tasks.


• Continual periods where the employee is expected to sit for a long period of time when necessary.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.