Associate Attorney - Private Equity/Mergers & Acquisitions

at  Lippes Mathias LLP

Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 15 offices and nearly 200 attorneys. We grow and thrive every day by way of our unique culture, which puts a premium on collegiality, collaboration, and support for our employees at every turn. You’ll quickly notice that we approach law differently at Lippes Mathias—we think ahead and around corners for our myriad regional, national, and international clients in a range of different industries. Rather than providing endless options and choices, we serve as business partners to our clients, delivering them the answers to their legal questions that advance their business outcomes.
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Lippes Mathias is seeking an attorney with 4-8+ years of corporate transactional experience to join its rapidly growing Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions practice group.
Our Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions team has established a reputation as one of the country’s premier law firm practices focused on the lower middle market, where we advise clients (including private equity firms and independent sponsors) on sophisticated transactions. Our team works closely with our clients to deliver business-oriented, risk-adjusted legal advice to help them accomplish their goals and get deals closed.
The candidate selected for this position will become a key team member and will work directly with clients which include leading middle-market private equity firms, independent sponsors, private companies, family offices, and other investment groups. A successful candidate can anticipate a collegial, team-oriented environment that provides the necessary training and guidance to develop and grow his or her professional skillset. The candidate must have experience on private company M&A, including drafting / negotiating purchase agreements and acting as the “second chair” on a deal (ie, can run key aspects of a deal under the supervision of a partner).
Salary range DOE: $110,000 - $140,000/year
The pay range provided in this listing is a good faith estimate for this position based on the location that we are hiring for. Criteria included but not limited to, skill level, education, and experience, will determine where a candidate falls within the range.

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time employee you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans > 4 medical plan options including 2 HDHP/HSA qualified plans
• Dental plan (including orthodontic coverage)
• Vision plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick and personal leave
• 401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing
• Term Life and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Additional Voluntary benefits: Specified Disease, Hospital and Accident plans
• Employee Assistance Program including mental health support
• Legal work discount program

Please refer the Job description for details