Mid-Level M&A Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level M&A associate with 4-6 years of relevant experience to join the Transactions Practice Group in Detroit, MI. This role focuses on U.S. and cross-border middle market M&A transactions, with an emphasis on private equity deals.

Duties

• Oversee M&A transactions with limited supervision.
• Collaborate directly with partners, senior associates, and clients.
• Draft and negotiate complex corporate agreements.
• Engage in business development activities.

Requirements

• Experience in complex corporate M&A transactions.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and work ethic.
• Early-stage financing experience is a plus.

Education

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active member in good standing of the Bar where admitted.
• Timely admission to the Bar of the state where the hiring office is located.

Skills

• Strong academic credentials.
• Business development aptitude.
• Positive attitude and intellectual curiosity.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement plan.
• Disability and Life insurance.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Backup Care for Dependents.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.