Director of the Sports Law Program

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Description

Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a senior level Corporate Associate with seven or more years of significant transactional experience to be a part of its sophisticated and highly collaborative corporate practice. This position will be based in any of our U.S. offices . 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, including cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity, debt finance, capital markets, joint ventures, strategic alliances, commercial contracts, securities offerings and corporate governance.

Responsibilities:
• Advise firm clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactional matters.
• Transaction management and due diligence.
• Assist in managing client relationships.

Academic And Professional Qualifications:
• U.S. Juris Doctor Degree
• Admitted to practice in a US State Bar and be in good standing. Admission to the State Bar of your office location is expected if not currently admitted.
• At least seven years of meaningful experience in a law firm handling mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate transactional matters is preferred.

Professional Skills Experience:
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, auctions, carve out transactions, joint ventures and/or international business transactions.
• Experience in US securities transactional and regulatory matters, including 34 Act compliance, public and private debt and equity offerings, proxy statement preparation and annual meeting cycle management, and public company governance matters is not required, but a plus.

Personal Skills:
• Demonstrated capability to work in a team environment and to exercise sound and practical judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Flexible, composed, and ability to prioritize and handle multiple matters simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy.
• Committed to professional ethics and client confidentiality.

How To Apply

Please apply online to be considered for this position. Please include a resume listing all significant and relevant experience and a representative deal sheet.

We offer a professional and friendly work environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits.

We are not accepting third party submissions.

About Squire Patton Boggs

Squire Patton Boggs is a full-service global law firm providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet, giving you a voice, supporting your ambitions and achieving successful outcomes. With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices across four continents, the firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity 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. Read more