Business Transactions Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with 5-7 years of general corporate experience to join its Business Transactions practice group in Minneapolis, MN. This role offers opportunities for professional development and personal practice growth through client development initiatives.

Duties

• Engage in corporate law matters, including mergers and acquisitions and securities.
• Collaborate with clients to support their business transactions.
• Contribute to the growth of the practice group through client development.

Requirements

• Active Minnesota law license and good standing.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Exceptional analytical and writing abilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Strong interest in corporate law.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota.

Skills

• Analytical and writing proficiency.
• Interpersonal communication.
• Client development and relationship building.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plan.
• Retirement plan.
• Parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.

This is a full-service, established law firm with regional, national and international clients. Their practice area includes litigation, real estate, employment, finance and mergers & acquisitions, and government lobbying. This firm comprises lawyers with absolutely stellar academic credentials from top national law schools. The associates at the firm seem very happy. It has formal mentoring program for young lawyers, and associates are encouraged to be involved within the community. The quality of the work expected and produced at the firm is tops, and everyone works hard but the firm realizes that lawyers have a life outside of work. Compensation is very competitive.