The Atlanta office of Squire Patton Boggs is hiring an Associate with corporate transactional experience, to join its sophisticated corporate practice and be part of a highly collaborative team. 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 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 Georgia is expected if not currently admitted•A minimum of 1-3 years of meaningful experience in a law firm handling mergers and acquisitions, securities, and other corporate transactional matters is preferred
Professional Skills & Experience:•Experience in mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, auctions, tender offers, carveout 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
Application Process:In order to be considered for a position at Squire Patton Boggs, you must formally apply online.  Resumes should be accompanied by unofficial law school transcript. A recent writing sample (10 pages max) is optional.  Please include a cover page with your writing sample that describes the piece you are submitting and how you may have modified it from its original format.
We are not accepting third party submissions.
We offer comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and other benefits and we offer an exceptional group of people with whom you will practice and develop in your career. If interested, please apply online and submit your resume/CV of qualifications.
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 more than 2,600 colleagues, across 44 offices in 19 countries, we are well-established geographically with strong local and regional positions in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America, and our practice experience spans all key sectors.
Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.