Job Overview:

A law firm in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Corporate and Securities Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mergers and acquisitions, private and public securities offerings, compliance, entity formation and governance, commercial contracting, drafting technology agreements, and general business counseling. The firm seeks a highly motivated and mature individual committed to a transactional practice, with proven superior academic performance and excellent communication skills.

Duties:

• Handle mergers and acquisitions transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and managing closing processes.
• Advise clients on private and public securities offerings, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and providing strategic counsel.
• Assist in entity formation and governance matters, including drafting corporate documents and advising on corporate governance best practices.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, technology agreements, and other related documents.
• Provide general business counseling to clients, offering legal advice and solutions to support their business objectives.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant law firm experience in corporate and securities law.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the state of Minnesota.
• Strong understanding of mergers and acquisitions, securities laws, and corporate governance.
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions and work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar in Minnesota.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating legal documents.
• Knowledge of technology agreements and emerging legal issues in the corporate and securities field.

Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the law firm handles a wide range of legal matters. Its practice areas include Corporate & Securities; Technology, IP & Media; Financial Services; Labor & Employment; Estate Planning; Real Estate; and Litigation.