Associate Attorney - M&A Mock Interview
Master 30 M&A interview questions covering deal structures, due diligence, and transactional law.
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What soft skills do you think are important in M&A transactions?
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Nicole provides content and consulting for clients in the legal, real estate, insurance, and non-profit industries. She has over 10 years experience working in corporate and in 2018 she was certified by Gallup as a CliftonStrengths coach.
Since you are applying for an entry-level associate position, the hiring partner knows that you likely do not have experience with all the different legal issues that will come up in M&A. However, the transaction will include more than legal technicalities. You will be working with business owners, but those owners have families, emotional attachment to the business they created, and opinions on how the transactions should play out. You need to have emotional intelligence and understanding to help guide these clients confidently through the M&A process. You will also be involved in direct communications with decision-makers who have different opinions about the result. You will be in the middle and must finalize a deal that is not only in the best interest of your client but also makes all parties happy.
Nicole provides content and consulting for clients in the legal, real estate, insurance, and non-profit industries. She has over 10 years experience working in corporate and in 2018 she was certified by Gallup as a CliftonStrengths coach.
"Relationship building and communication are key in M&A work. I will be guiding clients through the legal process of the transaction, but those clients also have emotions that can affect the process. Taking the time to understand a client as a person can help later in the process. If they are opposing a certain contract provision, you may be able to better resolve the issue because you understand what their concerns are. Communication skills are critical in every career, but in law, every word matters. Being able to take complex ideas and effectively communicate them in a way that your client understands will hopefully move the transaction along faster."
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