Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney Shareholder Activism Defense
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate with a focus on Shareholder Activism Defense to join a leading Am Law firm in New York. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior partners on high-stakes, market-moving matters and to play a pivotal role in the firm’s growing shareholder activism defense practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise public companies on shareholder activism defense and takeover matters.
Handle complex M&A transactions with a focus on public company governance.
Apply expertise in securities law, Delaware law, and corporate governance.
Develop client relationships while working on high-profile, strategic matters.
Qualifications:
4–7 years of experience in M&A and corporate governance.
Strong background in public company M&A and activism defense.
Excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
Exceptional communication and client management skills.
Compensation & Benefits:
Annual base salary range: $310,000–$420,000, based on experience, skills, and location.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, life and disability insurance, and long-term care coverage.
Generous paid time off, including four weeks of vacation, two weeks of sick leave, 10 paid holidays, parental leave, and fertility benefits.
A collaborative environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
