[Hiring] Corporate Counsel II - M&A @Mercer Advisors

Role Description

This position will provide guidance and consultation on a variety of legal matters including, but not limited to merger and acquisition transactions, contract negotiations, and general corporate governance.

Essential Job Functions for the M&A Counsel will include:

• Reviewing, drafting, structuring, and negotiating agreements in connection with M&A
• Conducting legal M&A due diligence efforts and assisting with firm-wide due diligence efforts
• Collaborating with business partners across the business
• Assisting, communicating with, and overseeing the work of outside counsel
• Researching and advising on relevant legal issues
• Maintaining a current working knowledge of new laws and regulatory developments
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state (Colorado preferred)
• 4 or more years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Experience in mergers & acquisitions law required
• Financial services experience preferred
• Strong drafting, research and writing skills
• Knowledge of and experience with federal securities law including the Investment Advisor Act of 1940 preferred
• Ability to work effectively with teams and independently, as well as manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills

Requirements

• Daytime and evening hours as needed.
• Professional office environment (working from the office may be required, depending on team’s needs).
• Will be assigned to a workstation. Standing and sitting. No heavy lifting over 10 lbs.
• Remote, located in Denver, CO preferred

Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life & AD&D Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
• Kaiser Medical plans available in California
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
• Two comprehensive Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
• 14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
• Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Family Medical Leave
• Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
• Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option
• Pet Insurance
• Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, offered at preferred employee pricing