• Remote: M&A Attorney

    Robert Half Legal (Northridge, CA)


    Description

    Robert Half Legal is currently seeking a highly skilled Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney to collaborate with a confidential company in supporting the buyer side of a significant transaction through due diligence and document management. This opportunity is a fully remote, full-time engagement. In this position, the attorney will work under the guidance of a senior attorney and collaborate with external counsel while assisting in the legal aspects of a key acquisition. Primary responsibilities will revolve around conducting focused due diligence alongside drafting and managing essential transaction documents.

     

    Assignment Duration: Approximately 10-12 weeks starting mid-December 2025

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Conduct comprehensive audits of target companies to identify legal liabilities and risks, including corporate governance, intellectual property rights, contracts, litigation history, and employment matters.

    + Review and analyze confidential corporate documents, such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, and key agreements including customer/vendor contracts, leases, and financial arrangements.

    + Investigate intellectual property portfolios (e.g., patents, trademarks, copyrights) to ensure rights are properly documented and protected.

    + Draft and manage essential legal documents such as confidentiality agreements (NDAs), ancillary agreements, and disclosure schedules, ensuring compliance with transaction requirements.

    + Organize closing documents, resolutions, and checklists to ensure seamless completion of the acquisition process.

    + Collaborate with specialists from various practice areas (tax, real estate, intellectual property) to provide due diligence insights and a comprehensive legal analysis.

    + Communicate due diligence findings and related updates with clients through supervising attorneys to ensure alignment and informed decision-making.

    + Facilitate coordination with third parties, including regulatory agencies and lenders, to manage necessary transactional requirements and documentation.

    Requirements

    Requirements:

    + Experience: 5+ years in mergers and acquisitions with a focus on buy-side due diligence.

    + Licensing: Active attorney license is mandatory.

    + Time Commitment: Available for part-time (20 hours/week) or full-time (40 hours/week) work over approximately 10 weeks (assignment may extend).

    + Remote Capabilities: Must have access to a secure remote workstation.

    + Preferred Expertise: Experience in pharmaceutical or nutraceutical industries is advantageous but not required.

     

    Please submit your resume directly to Steve[dot]Moss[at]RobertHalf[dotcom] for immediate consideration.

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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