Corporate Associate

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.