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About the Role

MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. We are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for our top-notch talent. Our Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group represents Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, investment banks, and privately-held companies in their most high-profile and complex mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Handling domestic and cross-border transactions, on both the buy and sell-side.
• Managing complex structural and corporate issues pertaining to acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances, spin-offs, carve-outs, leveraged buyouts, recapitalization, and tender offers.
• Communicating complex matters concisely and effectively in oral and written form.
• Conducting research and analysis.
• Solving business and legal problems.
• Delivering excellent client service in a team environment.
• Taking on increased levels of responsibility.

Requirements

• Admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing or eligible to waive in.
• Consideration for applicants with criminal histories will be done in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances.

Skills

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Strategic transactions
• Domestic and cross-border transactions
• Buy-side and sell-side representation
• Complex structural and corporate issues
• Acquisitions
• Divestitures
• Strategic alliances
• Spin-offs
• Carve-outs
• Leveraged buyouts
• Recapitalization
• Tender offers
• Concise and effective communication
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Research skills
• Analytical skills
• Business problem-solving
• Legal problem-solving
• Client service
• Teamwork
• Strong work ethic
• Leadership skills
• Action-oriented interest
• Taking on increased responsibility

Location

• New York, NY

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2 – 6 years of significant experience in mergers + acquisitions and other strategic transactions.

Salary/Compensations

• New York, NY annual salary range: $235,000 to $390,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options
• Backup child and elder care
• Tax-free health accounts: HSA and FSA
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans
• Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations
• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations
• Discretionary bonus
• Health/welfare benefits
• Flexible time off
• Paid holidays

About the Company

• MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.
• MoFo consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to our legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to our communities.
• MoFo empowers its lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm.
• The firm’s commitment to our attorneys’ growth extends throughout their careers.
• MyMoFo, a best-in-class and transparent framework for success, provides associates with clear and consistent expectations at every experience level.
• MoFo Navigate, our mentoring and sponsorship programs, takes a holistic approach to professional growth.
• MoFo NEXT, our dedicated Center for Career Advancement, offers services such as career visioning, crafting communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.

Equal Opportunity

• We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances.