Associate/Senior Associate - Corporate - 4-7pqe

at  Mayer Brown LLP

Overview:
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognised by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realise their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.
If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Corporate team in our London office as an Associate / Senior Associate.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating documentation;
• Experience in corporate M&A is required;
• Experience in ECM and public M&A will be an advantage;
• Willingness to support on transitional services agreements;
• Experience gained within a good quality law firm or relevant organisation;
• Excellent people skills and a good, clear communication style;
• Ability to work effectively within an established, close-knit team;
• Demonstrate ability to confidently interact with clients and develop business pro-actively;
• A commercial and pragmatic outlook;
• Have attained degree certificate(s) from a reputed institution, achieving a minimum grade of 2:1 or equivalent;
• Be self-motivated and possess a very pro-active attitude;
• Candidates that have gained increased post qualification experience will also be expected to demonstrate ability to manage their matters with little day to day supervision as well as the supervision/management of junior lawyers.
  At Mayer Brown, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that offers our people the opportunity and support they need to succeed.
  Our culture promotes mutual respect, acceptance, cooperation and productivity among people from varying backgrounds and values different perspectives and ideas.
  One of our core values at Mayer Brown is to promote diversity and inclusion at all levels within the business which is actively supported by our diversity networks - LGBT+, Fusion (Race & Ethnicity), Multi-faith, Women, Enable (Disability) and Work and Me (Family).
  We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that individuals may require throughout the recruitment process and once they have joined the Firm.

Deal Structuring:

• Advise on the best legal framework for the transaction;
• Draft and negotiate the terms of the agreement

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure the transaction adheres to all relevant laws and regulations, including company law, competition law, and industry-specific regulations;
• Obtain necessary approvals from regulatory bodies, such as antitrust authorities;

Contract Drafting and Negotiation:

• Draft and negotiate various legal documents, including letters of intent, confidentiality agreements, and the principal transaction agreement;
• Craft appropriate representations, warranties, covenants, and disclosure schedules.

Advisory Role:

• Provide legal advice to the board of directors and management on fiduciary duties, minority shareholder rights, and potential conflicts of interest
• Advise on tax implications and other financial aspects of the transaction;

Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate potential risks throughout the M&A process
• Develop strategies to address any issues that arise during negotiations or due diligence;

Post-Transaction Integration:

• Assist in the smooth integration of the acquired company into the existing business structure
• Ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met during the transition.

Qualifications:
A qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 4-7 years post qualification experience.
The PQE level/s identified here is indicative only.