[Remote] M&A Lawyer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Axiom is a global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. They are seeking an M&A Lawyer to support their client, a global investment bank, by providing legal and regulatory guidance on M&A transactions and related matters. Responsibilities • Draft, review, advise on, and negotiate client engagement letters and related agreements for the firm’s investment banking and financial advisory activities, in coordination with investment banking staff and the Legal and Compliance Department. • Provide day-to-day legal and regulatory guidance to investment banking staff and internal teams, including contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and identification/management of potential conflicts of interest and other risks. • Monitor legal and regulatory developments and industry best practices, and update, implement, and enforce policies and procedures to ensure compliance. • Manage and coordinate work with outside counsel, as needed. • Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and address emerging legal developments and trends. • Assist in the management of litigation and dispute resolution matters. Skills • Possess an active bar license in the state in which you reside. • Minimum 4+ years of experience practicing as an M&A attorney at an AmLaw firm or F500 in-house legal department, with a focus on handling complex M&A transactions. • Experience working on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, private equity, or fund investments either at a law firm or in an in-house legal team. • Strong knowledge of federal and state corporate and securities laws, regulations, and practices related to M&A transactions. • Deep knowledge of market practices for M&A and financing transactions. • Versatile in handling diverse matters across a range of products and businesses, with a willingness to adapt, learn new skills, and share expertise. • Exceptional verbal communication, drafting, and contract negotiation skills. • Strong research abilities with meticulous attention to detail. • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, managing and prioritizing multiple matters simultaneously. • Professional, commercially minded approach to problem-solving. • Able to work independently and collaboratively across all levels of legal and business teams. • Highly organized with the ability to proactively identify trends and emerging issues. • Prior investment banking experience preferred, but not required. • Experience advising clients in a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, energy, and financial services, on M&A transactions. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-stakes transactions simultaneously, with excellent project management, negotiation, and communication skills. • Familiarity with private equity and venture capital transactions, including portfolio company acquisitions and dispositions. Benefits • Health benefits • 401K • Professional development resources • Learning and development programs Company Overview • Axiom is where high-caliber legal talent meets full-service law firm work. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job Apply tot his job