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M&A Attorney (Remote / Full Time In-House Contract) 

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M&A Attorney (Remote / Full Time In-House Contract) 

Latitude has an incredible opportunity for an accomplished M&A attorney with at least 8 years of experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or a highly sophisticated corporate boutique firm to join a dynamic legal department.  This is  a full-time remote contract engagement to work closely with the Division GC/Head of M&A of a global conglomerate and supporting the company’s active M&A transactions, corporate reorganizations, divestitures and other corporate governance matters.  The successful candidate must have exceptional skills drafting strategic and complex M&A and corporate documents, in addition to providing legal counsel on domestic and cross-border transactions, commercial contracts, and corporate governance matters across a diverse portfolio of manufacturing and technology companies.    Successful candidates must have the capacity to step in and hit the ground running, working effectively both collaboratively and independently.  

Basic Requirements for M&A Attorney (Remote / Full Time In-House Contract) :
  • 8+ years of M&A and corporate transactional experience at a top U.S. law firm or sophisticated M&A boutique firm 
  • Experience advising on legal issues related to M&A tranactions, including cross-border deals, such as antitrust issues, foreign direct investment analysis, Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust filings, etc.
  • Significant experience drafting and negotiating a large volume and broad range of corporate and commercial agreements 
  • Proven experience handling domestic and cross-border deals, working collaboratively with multicultural teams
  • In-House experience is a plus, but not required
  • Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Excellent analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal skills
  • Licensed and in good standing in the state of residence (or eligible for in-house exemption) 
  • Outstanding professional references
Position Details of M&A Attorney (Remote / Full Time In-House Contract):
  • Type of role: Contract Engagement (potential to convert to permanent position)
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Term:  Initial term of 6 - 9 months, potentially extending on an ongoing basis
  • Location: Remote (preference for EST time zone, but not required)
  • Timing: Need is immediate 
Compensation:
  • Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $170,000 to $195,000 when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).
  • Benefits: In addition to pay, all Latitude Attorneys and other legal professionals working on contract engagements receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage. All Latitude employees (including those on contract engagements) are also eligible for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.
Confidentiality
Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude has been recognized by Chambers as a leading global flexible legal staffing company and the #1 Legal Recruiter by The National Law Journal.

Latitude Contract Engagements 
Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.
FAQ:

Q: What other legal jobs do you have?
A: If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/

Q: Should I apply for this specific position if I have previously applied for another Latitude position?
A: Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. This also enables you to share additional information about your qualifications or interest specific to each role. If you do not meet all of the qualifications for a position but think you would still be highly effective in the role, it can be helpful to include a brief explanation in your application.

Q: How can I reduce the risk of missing Latitude’s email inviting me to interview for this position?
A: Please safe-list Latitude’s URL domain name (latitudelegal.com) in your spam filter so that an email from one of our recruiters does not get caught in your spam folder. Our recruiters will never contact you by email from a URL other than latitudelegal.com

Q: My current legal team needs help. How can I see some Latitude candidates for my legal team?
A: The fastest way is to submit the very short form on our website contact page. A member of our client services team will be back in touch with you very fast to learn more about your need so we can provide you with on point candidates to consider. 
For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com. Thank you for your interest in Latitude! 

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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