Associate
Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP · New York, NY
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- On site
- Full-time
- $390,000 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Represent clients in digital asset and technology legal matters.
- Handle complex domestic and cross-border transactions.
- Draft and negotiate critical legal transaction documents.
- Manage SEC filings and securities law compliance.
- Requires JD and NY bar admission.
About the role
Associate Attorney - Cahill NXT
Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP seeks an Associate Attorney to join the Cahill NXT practice in New York, NY. This role will support clients in resolving legal matters related to digital assets and the adoption of emerging technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support public companies, private companies, and private equity firms in domestic and cross-border transactions.
- Handle public and private M&As, joint ventures, carve-outs, and general corporate matters.
- Draft and negotiate transaction documents, including term sheets, NDAs, and main transaction agreements.
- Prepare and file SEC filings, including proxy statements, registration statements, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and 8-Ks.
- Advise clients on securities law compliance, directorial duties, and exchange listing requirements.
- Identify and resolve complex legal issues in areas such as M&A, IPOs, SPACs, public/private financings, and spin-offs.
- Review organizational documents, shareholder agreements, voting agreements, and material contracts.
- Coordinate due diligence efforts, prepare due diligence reports, and review diligence documents.
- Utilize legal research tools such as Deal Point Data and Intelligize, and proofreading tools like Litera.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree or equivalent.
- Two (2) years of experience advising companies on complex transactions and corporate matters.
- Admission to practice law in the state of New York.
Work Environment:
- Salary Range: $390,000.00 - $435,000.00 per year.
- Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
- Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible per company policy.
Key skills/competency:
- Associate Attorney
- Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
- Digital Assets
- Emerging Technologies
- Corporate Law
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Securities Law
- SEC Filings
- Transaction Documents
- Due Diligence
Skills & topics
- Associate Attorney
- Corporate Law
- M&A
- Securities Law
- Digital Assets
- Emerging Technologies
- Transaction Documents
- SEC Filings
- Due Diligence
- Legal Research
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in M&A, securities law, and digital assets relevant to Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your JD and New York bar admission, and specific experience in emerging technologies.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with transaction document drafting and SEC filings.
- Understand firm culture: Research Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP's focus on technology and innovation.
- Follow application instructions: Apply directly through the provided link for the Associate Attorney role.
Technical preparation
Master drafting transaction documents.,Practice SEC filing preparation.,Familiarize with securities law.,Learn digital asset legal frameworks.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex transaction you managed.,How do you handle client confidentiality?,Discuss your experience with regulatory compliance.,How do you prioritize legal research tasks?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific experience is required for the Associate Attorney role at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP?
- The Associate Attorney position at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP requires a Juris Doctor degree or equivalent and at least two years of experience advising public companies, private companies, and private equity firms on domestic and cross-border transactions, including M&As, joint ventures, and carve-outs. Experience with drafting and negotiating transaction documents, SEC filings, and securities law compliance is essential.
- What are the main responsibilities of the Associate Attorney in the Cahill NXT practice?
- The Associate Attorney in Cahill NXT will support clients with legal matters related to digital assets and emerging technologies. Responsibilities include handling complex transactions, drafting and reviewing legal documents, preparing SEC filings, advising on securities law, and conducting due diligence.
- What technology tools are mentioned for the Associate Attorney role at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP?
- The Associate Attorney role at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP utilizes specific legal technology tools for document review and research. These include Litera for proofreading legal documents, and Deal Point Data and Intelligize for legal research.
- Is there flexibility in work location for the Associate Attorney position at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP?
- Yes, the job description mentions that telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible for the Associate Attorney role, in accordance with company policies.
- What is the salary range for the Associate Attorney position at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP?
- The Associate Attorney position at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP offers a competitive annual salary range of $390,000.00 to $435,000.00.
- What legal areas does the Associate Attorney at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP focus on?
- The Associate Attorney at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP focuses on digital assets, emerging technologies, and a broad range of corporate transactional matters, including M&A, IPOs, SPACs, financings, and spin-offs, with a strong emphasis on securities law and regulatory compliance.