Cooley LLP
Overview
Senior M&A Paralegal
Cooley is seeking a Senior M&A Paralegal
Position summary :
M&A Paralegals support Cooley attorneys who regularly represent clients in mergers and acquisitions and other complex corporate transactions, including domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and spin-offs. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following :
Responsibilities
Research, collect, index and distribute historical and other transaction related documentation relating to target or acquiring entity as well as precedent transaction materials
Obtain transaction specific information from client team and work closely with client team in gathering information as required throughout the transaction process
Conduct on-going research relating to current M&A trends and practices
Manage due diligence and conduct due diligence reviews as appropriate
Manage data rooms
Facilitate open lines of communications with opposing counsel and other outside advisors
Draft Key Document Checklists and transaction related documents
Form merger subsidiaries
Prepare / Review capitalization and conversion tables
Manage signature collection process
Coordinate distribution of executed documents
Assist in preparation of Registration Statements
Draft and file transaction related SEC documents
Comply with notice and other communication requirements of any stock exchange
Prepare transaction books
Attend to any post closing tasks
Work with client team on post closing and integration matters
Assist with conflicts check and conflicts waiver process
Prepare transaction working group lists
Maintain close working relationship with client team throughout transaction process
Assist with organization and maintenance of M&A library materials
Assist with organization and circulation of M&A newsletter
Maintain and circulate M&A Activity Report
Attend to or assist with any other M&A transaction or group related task
Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications Required:
Available to work overtime, as required
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
5+ years of substantive work experience as a M&A paralegal
Bachelor's Degree
Competencies
Excellent oral communication and organizational skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to work well with others
Proven ability to take initiative and, as needed, direct projects autonomously
Must be able to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and excellent client service
Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package.
The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $50.00 - $80.00 ($104,000.00 - $166,400.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and / or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and / or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
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Cooley is seeking a Senior M&A Paralegal
Position summary :
M&A Paralegals support Cooley attorneys who regularly represent clients in mergers and acquisitions and other complex corporate transactions, including domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and spin-offs. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following :
Responsibilities
Research, collect, index and distribute historical and other transaction related documentation relating to target or acquiring entity as well as precedent transaction materials
Obtain transaction specific information from client team and work closely with client team in gathering information as required throughout the transaction process
Conduct on-going research relating to current M&A trends and practices
Manage due diligence and conduct due diligence reviews as appropriate
Manage data rooms
Facilitate open lines of communications with opposing counsel and other outside advisors
Draft Key Document Checklists and transaction related documents
Form merger subsidiaries
Prepare / Review capitalization and conversion tables
Manage signature collection process
Coordinate distribution of executed documents
Assist in preparation of Registration Statements
Draft and file transaction related SEC documents
Comply with notice and other communication requirements of any stock exchange
Prepare transaction books
Attend to any post closing tasks
Work with client team on post closing and integration matters
Assist with conflicts check and conflicts waiver process
Prepare transaction working group lists
Maintain close working relationship with client team throughout transaction process
Assist with organization and maintenance of M&A library materials
Assist with organization and circulation of M&A newsletter
Maintain and circulate M&A Activity Report
Attend to or assist with any other M&A transaction or group related task
Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications Required:
Available to work overtime, as required
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
5+ years of substantive work experience as a M&A paralegal
Bachelor's Degree
Competencies
Excellent oral communication and organizational skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to work well with others
Proven ability to take initiative and, as needed, direct projects autonomously
Must be able to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and excellent client service
Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package.
The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $50.00 - $80.00 ($104,000.00 - $166,400.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and / or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and / or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
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