Knowledge Lawyer or Counsel, US M&A/PE

Mayer Brown

. Partner with practice leadership and Knowledge Counsel to assess knowledge needs and implement strategy aligned with business priorities .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $255,000 - $335,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in US M&A law, including drafting and negotiating agreements, while leveraging knowledge management solutions and AI-driven applications to enhance practice workflows and client service delivery. Proven ability to mentor associates and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective legal technology solutions.

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J.D. Or Equivalent Law DegreeUS M&A Law ExpertiseLegal Technology SolutionsKnowledge Management SystemsDrafting And Negotiating US M&A Agreements

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Hard Skills

Drafting And Negotiating US M&A AgreementsLegal Research SkillsKnowledge Of Delaware Business Entity StatutesProficiency In Microsoft Office ProductsExperience Using AI Platforms In US Corporate Practice

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsEffective Interpersonal SkillsStrong Attention To DetailOrganizational SkillsStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Knowledge Management SystemsAI-Driven ApplicationsDocument Automation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted To Practice In Relevant Jurisdiction

Industry Keywords

US M&APrivate EquityCorporate LawCapital MarketsLegal Risk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with practice leadership and Knowledge Counsel to assess knowledge needs and implement strategy aligned with business priorities
Communicate and review the knowledge strategy and its execution
Monitor relevant legal and business developments
Create, draft, update and maintain legal knowledge resources, standard forms, precedent documents, best practices, how-to memos and legal research documents
Improve practice workflows and client service delivery through knowledge management solutions
Maintain accessible and current resources on intranet practice pages and the Global Knowledge Bank
Conduct matter debriefs and verify data accuracy within knowledge management systems
Implement workflows and technology solutions that improve data capture
Advise attorneys and, where appropriate, clients on technical legal queries
Monitor and mitigate legal and regulatory risk with risk partners and Legal Risk Management
Develop US M&A purchase agreement forms, ancillary agreements and precedent collections
Incorporate deal-team know-how, legal developments and Mayer Brown precedents into forms
Collaborate with technical teams to create automated form documents
Train the US M&A group on form documents and knowledge management resources
Develop expertise in AI-driven applications and knowledge management systems
Identify, evaluate, pilot, build and deploy legal technology solutions
Drive adoption of generative AI and document automation
Develop, test and refine prompts for legal tasks
Act as a subject matter expert on legal technology and AI
Translate practice workflows into scalable technology-enabled solutions
Define practice-specific metadata and contribute to governance of AI assets
Research and communicate legal and market developments and identify business development opportunities
Draft client alerts, articles, thought leadership and other client-facing content
Develop and deliver client training, seminars and talking points
Plan and deliver attorney training, workshops, seminars and offsite training
Mentor associates and promote adoption of knowledge management resources
Build relationships with attorneys and firmwide knowledge management, innovation, technology and business services teams
Participate in firmwide knowledge management initiatives and meetings
Attend external training and conferences and provide other knowledge support as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution
Lawyer with actual practice experience in a field related to US M&A and Private Equity
Is or will become admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which the position is located
Minimum of 6 years’ experience practicing as a US M&A lawyer for an AmLaw 100 law firm
Excellent knowledge of drafting and negotiating US M&A agreements and managing M&A transactions
Good knowledge of law and market practice in other areas of US corporate law, such as private equity and/or capital markets, advantageous but not essential
Excellent knowledge of Delaware business entity statutes and case law; knowledge of other relevant states such as New York, Texas, and/or California ideally
Ability to research statutes and case law relating to Delaware contract law; knowledge of other relevant states such as New York, Texas, and/or California ideally
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required
Experience using AI platforms in US corporate practice
High professional standards and passion for quality product
Excellent drafting and research skills
Well-developed organizational and communication skills
Understanding of learning processes and different methods of training
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at all levels
Pragmatic, self-motivated, flexible and good team worker
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a diverse team environment and support demanding Firm needs
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with shifting priorities
Self-starter with a high level of initiative
Strong customer service skills, independent judgment and ability to anticipate needs
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple projects
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) savings plan
Back-up childcare
Back-up eldercare
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Professional development and growth opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans