Mid-level Transactional Associate Attorney

A law firm in Milwaukee is seeking a Mid-level Transactional Associate Attorney with experience in drafting documents for mergers and acquisitions and conducting due diligence. The ideal candidate should possess excellent academic credentials, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both legal and non-legal professionals.

Duties:

• Draft documents related to mergers and acquisitions
• Conduct due diligence in preparation for transactions
• Analyze legal documents and contracts
• Assist in negotiating and structuring deals
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients
• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties
• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Research legal issues and provide recommendations
• Review and analyze financial documents and data
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations
• Assist with other transactional matters as needed

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in transactional law
• Strong academic credentials
• Experience in drafting documents for mergers and acquisitions
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively
• Admitted to practice law in Arizona or eligible for admission via reciprocity

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the State Bar of Arizona

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting legal documents
• Ability to conduct thorough due diligence
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of business and corporate law

This large firm operates like a small law firm, with offices across the nation, and the quality of its attorneys and work is high. The firm's lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. The firm handles virtually all types of litigation and transactional law. It has been a legal powerhouse in the Midwest for a long time. The size allows the firm to handle the most complex transactions and cases, and its clients include many Fortune 500 companies. Associates are allowed to choose the practice areas and specific assignments that interest them, and they will be challenged with responsibility and client contact.