Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP seeks a Mid-Level Associate in New York, NY to Act as lead associate on US and non-US negotiated transactions, including stock or asset purchases, leveraged buyouts and post buy-out transactions. Requires a Juris Doctor or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience drafting agreements, including merger agreements, stock purchase agreements and other transaction documentation for merger and acquisition transactions, including proxy statements and other SEC disclosure documents, and disclosure schedules. Prior experience must include at least two (2) years of experience drafting legal memoranda and other ancillary documentation relating to public mergers and related SEC filings, and cross-border acquisitions; conducting legal research on applicable legal frameworks, including U.S. and Delaware corporate and securities laws, SEC rules applicable to tender offers, de-SPAC transactions and cross-border M&A using platforms including Intelligize, DealPointData, Westlaw, FactSet and GTDT; negotiating transaction terms with counterparty counsel; preparing legal analyses and drafting related transaction agreements, documentation, filings, and memoranda for clients in M&A-related areas of U.S. and Delaware corporate and securities laws; coordinating with internal teams, client personnel and other advisors through transaction-related workstreams; and conducting due diligence on transactions. Must be admitted to practice law in the state of New York. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. The starting base salary for this New York position is expected to be between $225,000 to $295,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law. Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking. If you are having technical issues applying for a position, please contact your local internet service provider. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or a religious belief or practice should contact Jennifer Lee at (212) 735-2073 or jennifer.y.lee@skadden.com. Skadden EEO and Affirmative Action Policy Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Law In accordance with the Transparency in Coverage Rule, click here to review machine-readable files made available by UnitedHealthcare.