Junior M&A Advisory Attorney at Morgan Stanley

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Feb, 26

Salary

205000.0

Posted On

05 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

M&A Transactions, U.S. Securities Laws, State Corporation Laws, Bankruptcy Law, Legal Compliance, Documentation Review, Litigation Assistance, Regulatory Inquiries, Conflict Analysis, Policy Drafting, Template Maintenance, Committee Participation, Training Sessions, Case Law Review, Industry Trends, Relationship Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Advice to IBD including the M&A group and the industry coverage groups regarding deal structures, U.S. securities laws, state corporation laws, bankruptcy law and any other legal questions relating to M&A transactions, including sellside, buyside, merger, joint venture, Reverse Morris Trust, restructuring, SPAC transactions and continuation funds; Review of all documentation executed by IBD in connection with M&A transactions including engagement letters, indemnity agreements, confidentiality agreements and fairness opinions; Assist with litigation and regulatory inquiries relating to IBD; Assist the M&A Assignments Associate and the Global Conflicts Office with analyzing conflicts within IBD and interdivisional conflicts; Drafting and formulating Firm policies, such as the staple financing policy and procedures for fairness committees; Drafting and maintaining standard form templates for M&A documentation; Attending committee meetings, including fairness and valuation committees, hostile committees, staple committees, restructuring committees and capital commitment committees; Participating in various training sessions for new associates, the M&A group and the industry coverage groups; Reviewing recent developments in case law and M&A industry trends; and Managing relationships with outside counsel. We would expect the attorney to have 2-5 years' experience covering M&A at a major law firm and/or in-house experience covering M&A matters. This position will require in-depth familiarity with legal and compliance issues relating to the origination and execution of M&A transactions, including developments in U.S. securities laws, Delaware case law and other best practice developments in M&A. This attorney will also be required to liaise frequently with other colleagues covering M&A/IBD globally. At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $205,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

The attorney will provide legal advice on M&A transactions and review documentation related to these deals. They will also assist with litigation and regulatory inquiries, analyze conflicts, and draft firm policies.