Corporate Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate Associate specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions to join their practice group in any of their offices across the United States. The ideal candidate will have three to six years of experience in corporate law, particularly in mergers & acquisitions and general corporate matters.

Duties

• Lead due diligence teams and manage specialists.
• Draft and review transaction documents.
• Handle multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Three to six years of experience in corporate law.
• Proven experience in mergers & acquisitions.
• Strong writing skills and superior academic credentials.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of practice.

Skills

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.
• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.

This firm has built a reputation as having the pre-eminent lawyers in the Midwest and the nation. They handle complex transactional and litigation matters, and represent the Whos Who of Corporate America. It is a full service firm, with half of its lawyers concentrating in litigation and trial matters. It has several offices in the Midwest, as well as in a number of European countries. This firm handles matters for established companies in issues related to mergers and acquisitions, private offerings, private placements and complex and high-exposure litigation cases. Its lawyers come from top regional and national law schools, and possess exceptional academic credentials. The environment at the firm is collegial and you feel you are part of something exclusive when you walk through its halls.