The M&A Advisory Counsel position at the client, an investment bank, involves serving as the primary legal coverage lawyer for all M&A and financial advisory matters. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating M&A engagement letters, providing legal support for capital markets transactions, advising on fairness opinions and valuations, and managing outside counsel. The successful applicant will have a JD from a US ABA accredited law school, 10+ years of experience supporting front office M&A and Financial Advisory matters at an investment bank, and deep transactional and advisory experience.
The ideal candidate will have experience with M&A valuations, fairness opinions, proxy disclosures, and a strong understanding of rules and regulations applicable to US investment banking business. Strong drafting and analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to provide proactive solutions to senior business partners are essential. The position offers a competitive base salary, cash bonus, equity, excellent benefits, and a hybrid working model. There is also room for growth within the organization and opportunities for professional development.
Overall, the M&A Advisory Counsel role at the client involves providing legal support for M&A and financial advisory matters at an investment bank. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in this area, strong drafting and negotiating skills, and the ability to build strong working relationships with senior members of the bank. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, cash bonus, equity, and excellent benefits, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization.