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- A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Four to six years of corporate experience, including substantial mergers and acquisitions experience;
- Experience working in the business/corporate group of a large law firm;
- Working knowledge of tax law, employment and labor laws, environmental law, antitrust, intellectual property, corporate finance, and commercial law, among other areas;
- Alaska bar admission or the ability to become admitted in Alaska;
- Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure;
- Strong communication and writing skills, especially for the purpose of enabling smooth interactions with business staff, owners and executives, opposing counsel and Dorsey staff; and
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Development and Infrastructure
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
- Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
- 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
Mergers & Acquisitions Associate - Anchorage, United States - Dorsey & Whitney
Description
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Mergers and Acquisitions Associate with four to six years of experience to join the Anchorage office. This associate will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, corporate restructurings, strategic partnerships, financing and complex lending transactions, cross-border transactions and private equity investments, as well as researching and analyzing transactional situations. This associate will work on general corporate matters, including general contract review and corporate governance.Qualified candidates will have:
Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); Dorsey & Whitney 401(K) Retirement and Savings Plan; 15 weeks of paid parental leave, plus an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for lawyers who give birth; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; education and college advising programs; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more
Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community.
You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
Dorsey participates in E-Verify.
About Dorsey
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorseys diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies.
Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success:
One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
Dorsey accepts online applications at We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at
Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.
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