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The Firm

At Andersen, we offer a rewarding career path for exceptional, motivated, and entrepreneurial individuals. From the moment your employment begins, you will be exposed to a variety of projects giving you the opportunity to stand out and make a difference. Because of our favorable Managing Director to Associate ratio, you will receive hands-on mentoring from firm leaders that prioritize your growth and development.

Once you join the team, you will become well-acquainted with our core values: Best-in-Class, Stewardship, Independence, Seamlessness, and Transparency. These are the qualities that define Andersen professionals.

Know that through our sustained growth and best-in-class service, we offer substantial long-term career opportunities and the tools necessary to be an emerging leader. If you want to be a part of a growing and exciting organization, then consider your opportunities with Andersen - a name from the past, a firm for the future.

The Role

Role

The Associate Transactional Counsel will play a pivotal role in delivering legal support in connection with the acquisition by Andersen of numerous other professional services firms, located both in the U.S. and many foreign jurisdictions. The role will involve coordination with Andersen’s internal legal team, Andersen’s outside counsel, and various Andersen businesspeople, as well as opposing counsel representing the firms to be acquired. The Associate Transactional Counsel will be involved in all aspects of these acquisition transactions, including:

• Initial outreach to the firms being acquired.
• Nondisclosure agreements.
• Due diligence activities.
• Drafting and negotiating legal documentation, including term sheets, acquisition agreements, and related ancillary agreements.
• Maintaining and updating deal checklists.
• Analyzing issues that arise during negotiations and assisting in finding practical solutions while minimizing risk to Andersen.
• Coordinating activities regarding the closing of the transactions.
• Managing post-closing requirements and activities.

The Associate Transactional Counsel will report directly to the Managing Director at Andersen who is the lead in-house lawyer in connection with the acquisitions. This position can be based in any Andersen office within the U.S.

Compensation And Benefits

Our firm offers competitive base compensation, benefits package, and a discretionary employee bonus program for eligible employees based on individual and firm performance metrics per the defined program guidelines. The expected salary range for this role is $183,000 to $250,000. The actual salary offer can vary based upon employee qualifications.

Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our firm’s 401(k) plan upon hire. We offer paid time off, beginning at 160 hours annually and provides twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For a full listing of benefit offerings, please visit https://www.andersen.com/careers/faqs.

Compensation: In addition to competitive base compensation, our firm offers annual discretionary bonuses based on firm and individual performance and other forms of discretionary compensation that would be offered to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range scale.

The Requirements

• Commitment to high ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Strong desire to be part of a team-oriented culture in a growing company.
• J.D. from an accredited law school with admission in good standing to at least one state bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of legal practice, with experience in corporate transactions (mergers & acquisitions or private equity).
• Business experience acquired prior to law school is preferred but not required.
• Proven track record as an analytical and proactive professional, demonstrating excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage fluctuating workloads, and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, complemented by strong interpersonal skills that promote collaboration and drive results.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and exceptional organizational capabilities.
• Competence in relevant technology, including MS Word and Excel.
• Experience in a professional services environment or at a large law firm is highly desirable.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Andersen will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status).

_Andersen Tax welcomes and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation (including gender identity and gender expression), mental disability, physical disability, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or regulations. All qualified individuals, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Additionally, we make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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