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Job Title
Corporate Associate
Ref No.
4514
Job Location
Washington DC
Work Type
Full Time
Description
Squire Patton Boggs is hiring a
mid to senior level Associate with corporate transactional
experience to join its sophisticated corporate practice and be part
of a highly collaborative team. This position will be based in our
Washington, DC office. The individual hired for this position will
have an opportunity to assume significant responsibility in complex
transactional matters for key clients and be part of a growing local
and global team. The candidate can also expect to be involved with a
variety of assignments and receive valuable hands-on experience
across a range of disciplines that generally involve public company
clients, including: mergers and acquisitions, '34 Act SEC filings
(10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks., etc.), proxy statements, capital markets,
securities offerings, and board/corporate governance matters.
Responsibilities:
Advise firm clients on
mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, 34 Act compliance,
governance, and other corporate transactional matters
Transaction management and
due diligence
Assist with managing client relationships
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
U.S. Juris Doctor Degree
Admitted to practice in the
District of Columbia and be in good standing (or able to waive
into the DC Bar).
At least 4 years of
meaningful experience in a law firm managing mergers and
acquisitions, securities, and other corporate transactional matters
Professional Skills & Experience:
Experience in mergers and acquisitions
Demonstrated ability to draft
purchase agreements, ancillary documents, resolutions and
third-party legal opinions
Experience in US securities
transactional and regulatory matters, including '34 Act
compliance, public and private debt and equity offerings, and
proxy statement preparation
Demonstrated ability to
coordinate transaction teams
Experience managing due
diligence processes and the data room or data site
Experience negotiating
aspects of corporate transactions
Experience supervising junior associates
Experience with annual
meeting cycle management and public company governance matters is
not required, but a plus
Experience with complex
commercial contracts is not required, but a plus
Personal Skills:
Demonstrated capability to
work in a team environment and exercise good judgment
Positive, can-do, and
proactive attitude
Excellent verbal and written
communication and organizational skills
Strong analytical skills and
the ability to distill complex concepts into targeted and
commercially focused communications
Flexible, composed, and
ability to prioritize and handle multiple matters simultaneously
with a high level of competence and accuracy
Interest in developing a
broad range of corporate legal skills and willingness to work
outside of a narrow niche practice area
Committed to professional
ethics and client confidentiality
Dedication to high-quality
work, responsiveness, and efficiency
Application Process:
In order to be considered for a
position at Squire Patton Boggs, you must formally apply online.
We are not accepting third
party submissions.
We offer comprehensive
benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and other benefits
and we offer an exceptional group of people with whom you will
practice and develop in your career. If interested, please apply
online and submit your resume/CV of qualifications.
About Squire Patton Boggs LLP
We have more than 200 lawyers
based in the Washington DC region, among more than 1,500 lawyers in
over 40 offices across four continents. We provide invaluable
connections, established networks and seamless legal services to our
clients, whether they do business in the capital region, across the
country or around the globe. With expertise spanning all key
sectors, the firm is also known for its preeminent public policy
practice and deep-rooted relationships in Washington DC and Brussels.
Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran
status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This
non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.