Job Details
US Corporate Associate
Department
The US Corporate group has 6 partners and 22 associates based in Europe and 2 partners and 3 associates based in Hong Kong. The core of this team is based in London. Our US corporate group in Europe is as large, or larger, than the US groups in the European offices of most US law firms. Our partners are among the most experienced US corporate and securities lawyers practicing in their respective markets.
Role Summary
We are looking for US lawyers with excellent securities and M&A experience. Most of the work will have an international dimension and will include some of the largest and most complex transactions. The corporate group has a strong and supportive team spirit and a training, know-how and support infrastructure which is second to none.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
- Handle a large number of private and SEC-registered debt and equity offerings
- Acting on a wide range of restructuring transactions, de-mergers and spin-offs
- Advising non-US clients on the US securities aspects of public M&A transactions
- Advising non-US clients on preparation of SEC filings on a wide range of issues relating to ongoing compliance with US securities law
- Acting for US and European companies and investment banks on equity and high yield debt transactions
- Public and Private M&A transactions
Key Requirements
- New York qualified with a top class academic record
- High quality lawyer with strong technical and commercial background
- Experience at a leading practice in London or the US
- Have worked on high profile, complex securities and M&A transactions
- Flexible and prepared to undertake secondments to our European or Asian offices
- Language skills (Spanish, French, German, Mandarin) are helpful
Competencies
- Strong technical and commercial abilities
- Able to work effectively as part of a team and supervise more junior lawyers
- Highly effective communicator (both orally and in writing)
- Able to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging workload
- Be proactive and committed to providing an excellent service to our clients
The above job description is a guide to the work you my be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to reflect changing circumstances.