Our client is seeking an associate with 2–4 years of experience to join its Corporate and Securities practice in Nashville. The opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated transactions and corporate matters for private equity firms, private companies, and public companies across a range of industries.
The Work
- Assist with complex mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions, contributing to transaction planning, diligence, drafting, negotiation, and execution.
- Advise private equity firms and their portfolio companies on investment and other corporate transactions, working with clients and deal teams on significant matters.
- Support public and private company clients on sophisticated M&A transactions, including matters involving multiple industries and cross-border elements.
- Work on capital markets transactions and related corporate and securities matters as assignments arise.
- Contribute to corporate governance, executive compensation, SEC reporting, and shareholder activism matters for public company clients.
- Engage with transactions across healthcare, industrial, consumer, retail, and life sciences businesses.
What You Bring
- Two or more years of sophisticated corporate experience; candidates with approximately 2–4 years of experience are sought.
- Experience representing private equity firms and/or other private companies in sophisticated M&A transactions.
- Experience representing public companies in sophisticated merger and acquisition transactions.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess complex corporate and transactional issues.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Active law license in a U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
- Experience with SEC reporting, capital markets, or corporate governance matters is a plus.
Why Consider It
Join a Corporate and Securities platform that has served as lead counsel in more than 400 transactions over the past four years, with deal sizes ranging from $20 million to more than $15 billion.
The work spans private equity, public company M&A, and multiple industries, offering meaningful exposure to sophisticated matters and varied client needs.
Compensation & Benefits
Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits are available to benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.