[Hiring] M&A Attorney @MNF Global

Role Description

This is a remote position.

The firm is seeking an accomplished M&A Partner, Counsel, or senior transactional attorney with substantial experience leading private-company mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate will be able to independently manage sophisticated transactions from initial structuring through closing, negotiate principal deal documents, supervise transaction teams, and work directly with clients and their other professional advisors. This is a remote opportunity offering sophisticated transactional work, substantial client responsibility, and a more attractive billing expectation than many larger firms.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Leading sophisticated private-company mergers and acquisitions
• Representing buyers, sellers, private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, founders, and strategic acquirers
• Handling private equity, strategic M&A, leveraged buyout, management buyout, and other corporate transactions
• Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, merger agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary transaction documents
• Managing transactions from initial structuring and due diligence through signing and closing
• Advising clients regarding transaction structure, negotiation strategy, and risk allocation
• Supervising associates and coordinating transaction teams
• Maintaining direct communication with clients, opposing counsel, investment bankers, accountants, and other transaction advisors
• Working collaboratively with attorneys across complementary practice areas to efficiently address issues arising during transactions
• Participating in the continued development and growth of the firm's Corporate and M&A practice

The position offers:

• Remote work
• Approximately 1,700 billable hours
• Sophisticated middle-market M&A matters
• Significant direct client responsibility
• Partner-level autonomy
• Strong internal transactional support
• Opportunity to develop and expand an existing practice
• A collaborative and practical approach to getting deals completed efficiently and on favorable terms

Qualifications

• Significant experience handling sophisticated private-company M&A transactions
• Strong experience independently leading and closing transactions
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience managing associates and deal teams
• Strong client-management and communication skills
• Excellent academic and professional credentials
• Admission and good standing in an applicable U.S. jurisdiction
• Experience representing private equity sponsors, founder-owned companies, strategic buyers and sellers, or other middle-market transaction participants is particularly attractive.
• Candidates with established client relationships or a portable practice will receive strong consideration.
• The firm also has a substantial existing transactional platform that can support the right lateral partner.

Benefits

• The anticipated compensation range is $360,000–$420,000, depending upon experience, qualifications, client relationships, portable business, and other relevant factors.
• The firm offers a comprehensive law firm benefits package.